"Bert Willing" wrote in message
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Ian,

winch launching my Calif over 8 years on a 280 hp winch was exactly "full
power until release", and that was the only way to go.
So, in some cases this type of instructions actually does work.

Bert

Full power for the whole launch works when the winch is severely
underpowered. As more powerful winches are introduced, you will find there
are points in the launch where the driver must reduce power to maintain
constant tension.

Bill Daniels