Reversible Ratchet On Pulling Winches
Dutton Lainson has developed and patented a reversible ratchet that performs the same function as a two-way ratchet but is easier to operate in pulling winches. Users can choose the direction to wind the line onto the reel (off the top or bottom of the reel). They simply have to remove the ratchet parts from the winches, reverse the ratchet direction and re-install them on the winches with the desired direction of cable/strap winding.