Electric Winch Handle

with option for the SOLO Quick-Fit Restrainer
and Remote Control Handpiece

Electric winch handle Powerwincher in black and red, designed for efficient and effortless winching on boats and yachts. This high-performance electric winch handle features ergonomic controls for easy operation, making it an ideal accessory for marine applications.

It’s smooth sailing from here with Powerwincher

Powerwincher is a robust, portable electric winch handle designed to make sailing safer and more effortless for everyone on board. This versatile device is easily moved from winch to winch, including mast-mounted winches that cannot be electrified.

Why Choose Powerwincher?

Powerwincher is the only electric winch handle available with the option to attach the SOLO quick-fit restrainer bracket. This exclusive feature allows for convenient remote operation with a wireless handpiece—ideal for managing heavy loads from a distance or securely holding the Powerwincher in place.

Key Features and Benefits:

  1. Universal Battery Compatibility
    Powered by Milwaukee (or compatible generic) batteries, readily available worldwide.
  2. Remote Control Operation
    Attach the SOLO quick-fit restrainer bracket for effortless, remote winching with a handpiece. Operate from anywhere on your boat, manage heavy loads, or hold your Powerwincher securely. The SOLO bracket installs in seconds.
  3. Unmatched Strength and Durability
    The most robust and powerful electric winch handle on the market.
  4. Easy to Use
    Lightweight, portable, and designed for intuitive operation.
  5. Exceptional Value
    Delivers market-leading performance at the best value.
An electric boat winch installed on a sailboat, showing the winch managing ropes while the boat sails through open water, illustrating its use in single handed sailing
BETTER BY DESIGN

The new Powerwincher

This powerful and heavy-duty electric mobile winching device is versatile and easy to use effectively converting all winches to electric as the Powerwincher can be moved to every winch AND can also have the option to be operated remotely with a specially coded handpiece and quick-fit restrainer, called the SOLO restrainer that is quickly and easily dropped into place!

Powerwincher will do anything you can do with a manual winch handle, but better, faster and for longer!

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • All controls easily accessible on top of the machine
  • Powered by an off-the-shelf Milwaukee 5.0 Ah M18 Red lithium-ion interchangeable battery
  • Powerwincher can use generic or off-brand batteries and charger
  • 120 volt, or 240 volt or 12 volt or off-brand battery charger
  • Soft Start powerful brushless motor
  • Locking drive spindle into the winch
  • Genuine 316 S/steel fastenings
  • Forward and Reverse for 2 speed winches

 

  • Variable speed up to 90 rpm
  • Hold still or power wind for extra winch speed
  • External lubrication port for good maintenance
  • Suits all standard sheet winches
  • Tether point for security
  • Sturdy cradle for cockpit storage
  • Built for tough conditions
  • IP6 waterproof
  • 24 month warranty
  • Free delivery to most areas worldwide (some remote areas may incur additional freight costs)

ADVANTAGES:

  • Hands free operation with remote control
  • Versatile and mobile from winch to winch
  • Single and short Handed Sailing
  • Use on all roller furling sails, including in-mast systems
  • Loaded sheet and halyard adjustments
  • Yachts and sailboats of all sizes
  • Hoisting your dinghy on davits
  • Rigging inspection using appropriate safety measures
  • Easier and more convenient to maintain than electric boat winches
  • Much more affordable than electric boat winches
  • Robust, powerful and best value for money electric winch handle
A marine electric winch in use on a sailboat, showing a person operating the winch to manage ropes and sails.A detailed view of the battery compartment of a marine electric winch, highlighting the red protective cover partially open to reveal the battery inside.Electric winch handle securely mounted on a yacht winch, optimizing sail control with the Powerwincher electric winch handle. Ideal for marine and sailing enthusiasts, this electric winch handle provides effortless rope and sail adjustment on boats and yachts.
REVIEWS

What our customers are saying

Frequently asked questions

  • Powered by the globally available Milwaukee M18 5.0Ah battery (or compatible alternatives)—no expensive proprietary batteries.
  • No installation required—portable and plug-and-play.
  • The only electric winch handle with a load-bearing SOLO restrainer for hands-free operation.
  • Unique dual-mode “power-wind” function—use it like a manual handle while simultaneously powering the winch for faster trimming or hoisting.
  • Robust all-metal gearing for durability under marine loads.

Battery life depends on load, but under normal sailing use it typically lasts multiple days. Each Powerwincher is tested under full load for over 15 minutes with capacity still remaining.

Unlike drills with plastic internals, the Powerwincher uses heavy-duty metal gears for strength and endurance—this produces more sound but ensures unmatched durability.

Because you can operate it from within the cockpit, not from precarious deck positions. This is especially important on a heeling yacht—no more kneeling or hanging over the coaming.

  • Far more affordable—no installation, wiring, or upgrading battery banks required.
  • Torque-sensitive—the power in your arm is the limit, so you can't over-torque and damage gear.  Keep in mind you can hold the Powerwincher in the position you are strongest.
  • Versatile—move it between winches as needed.
  • Efficient power use—battery is built in, not wired across long distances.

Faster than you can wind when fully loaded.
It easily exceeds manual winching speeds, when under load. In “power-wind” mode, it can generate over 120 RPM.

Yes, the SOLO restrainer is quick-fit, height adjustable, and designed for universal compatibility with sailboat winches.

© 2025 Powerwincher. ACN 617 713 863. Australian Registered Design 202210398.