Beckson Marine Winches & Winch Handles

Beckson Marine Soft-Mate™ Winch Handle Holders

When it comes to keeping a sailboat cockpit organized and safe, few details matter more than where your winch handle lives between tacks. Beckson Marine — a Connecticut-based manufacturer with roots stretching back to 1955 — brings the same material science philosophy that built their reputation in deck plates and bilge pumps to the Winches & Winch Handles category. The result is the Soft-Mate™ Winch Handle Holder, a purpose-built solution that reflects Beckson's longstanding expertise in marine-grade flexible PVC.

What Makes the Soft-Mate™ Different

Most winch handle storage solutions are rigid plastic or stainless pockets that can scratch your handle's grip, mar a fiberglass surface, or leave sharp edges in a high-traffic area of the cockpit. Beckson took a different approach. The Soft-Mate is constructed from safety-soft, flexible PVC, a material Beckson helped pioneer in the marine industry. This means the holder won't damage a handle's finish on rough water, and it won't become a hazard if a crew member brushes against it in a seaway.

• Compatible handle types: Designed for top-action winch handles — standard, lock-in, and ratchet styles are all accommodated depending on the model selected.
• Multiple size options: The HH-2 model suits medium winch handles (approximately 8.5" height), while the HH-3 is sized for large 10" and 11" handles.
• Mounting hardware included: All Soft-Mate holders ship with mounting screws, so installation is straightforward on any deck or cockpit surface.
• Versatile use: While optimized for winch handle storage, the holders can also secure other similarly shaped equipment around the boat, RV, or home.

Beckson's Material Legacy Applied to the Cockpit

Beckson Marine pioneered the use of many new materials — rigid PVC, Lexan®, polypropylene, and others — now common in the marine world, and has been awarded over two dozen patents. That same commitment to materials engineering shows up in the Soft-Mate line. Flexible PVC resists the UV exposure, salt spray, and temperature swings that destroy lesser storage solutions season after season.

Beckson products have proven themselves time after time in the rigorous marine environment and are the choice of high-quality boat builders worldwide. For sailors who take winch handle management seriously — whether racing or cruising — the Soft-Mate holder represents Beckson's straightforward approach: use the right material, solve the real problem, and make it easy to install.

The Right Holder for Your Winch Handle

Choosing between the HH-2 and HH-3 comes down to the handle size your winches call for. Holders are for 8" or 10" top-action winch handles, standard or lock-in. If you run larger 10"–11" handles on bigger sheet or halyard winches, the HH-3's dimensions (11.0" height, 3.50" width, 2.12" diameter) provide a secure, rattle-free fit at sea. Sailors running medium handles will find the HH-2 equally well-suited. Either way, Beckson's soft construction ensures the holder will not hurt you or your equipment.

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