On Thursday, June 7, 2012 10:26:55 AM UTC-6, soartech wrote:
I have read that the insurance is much higher for winch operations.
Anyone have a comment or tips on reducing this?

Winch liability insurance was split off from premises liability under the SSA plan. Winch hull insurance is also a separate product. The advantage is that the 3rd party liability now allows operation away from home base. So yes, it did increase the fixed cost of operating a winch and included a restriction against using steel wire or steel wire rope.