Orbit Winch™ Range Expansion: Bigger, Faster, and Electric!

The first Orbit Winches™ were released in 2023, with three sizes suitable for boats up to around 12m. Notably, the initial product launch marked the debut of the patented QuickTrim™ self-tailer. The significance of this unique innovation was acknowledged with the Orbit Winch™ being named as a 2023 DAME Award joint category winner.

Building on the momentum of these award-winning winches, Ronstan are extending the range with the addition of two larger sizes: 45QT and 50QT. This offers new opportunities for Orbit Winches™ on larger boats of 14m or more. In addition to the QuickTrim™ feature, the 45QT and 50QT can be specified with either a two-speed or a three-speed configuration. Featuring the fastest line speeds in the range, three-speed Orbit Winches™ offer significant advantages in many racing and cruising situations that require rapid line retrieval. In the initial stages of trimming or hoisting sails, the high-speed first gear reduces the time and effort required to adjust sails efficiently. The winch can be shifted to the second and third gears as load increases, using their greater mechanical advantage for precise control of heavy loads. The added versatility provided by the extra gear results in improved performance and safety on the water.

E1 Electric Orbit Winches™ are a further addition to the range, available in sizes 30QT and 40QT with 12V or 24V configurations. Electric conversion kits are also available for existing winches in these sizes. Perfect for enjoying sailing short-handed or with friends and family, E1 Electric winches are engineered with unsurpassed levels of functionality, monitoring, and protections. Installation is simple with no external control box required, while the illuminated “intelligent” push button aids in monitoring of safety features that include overload protection, thermal overload protection, accidental start protection, reverse polarity protection, and more. At the heart of the system is a high quality, European engineered and manufactured series-wound motor, matched with the optimum gearbox for efficient pulling power and line speed. 

Additional information is available online at www.ronstan.com.

High resolution product images and the complete Orbit Winch™ brochure can be downloaded here.