boat trailer winch sizing
 

OK, Gang----time to put a new winch on my old trailer. I can't find an exact
physical match for my old one. And, it's ate up so bad I can't find its
original rating.

Now, I'm running a 18' center console Pro-Line, w/115hp o/b, and 20 gal fuel
tank. I figure the whole kit and kaboodle won't weigh over 2000lb, soaking
wet.

If my weight estimate is close to correct, will a 1200lb rated winch work
OK? Seems that it would, as much of the load is wet surface sliding and not
a dead lift.

Give me some input here, please.

boat trailer winch sizing
 

Also Sprach RB :

If my weight estimate is close to correct, will a 1200lb rated winch work
OK? Seems that it would, as much of the load is wet surface sliding and not
a dead lift.

I REALLY REALLY like the two speed winches... Takes out the slack and gets
the boat started fast, then drop into low gear and crank the rest of the
way without having to struggle.

Dan

--
A penny saved is worthless.

boat trailer winch sizing
 

I don't know how they are rated but you aren't going to be lifting the entire
weight of your boat (unless you have a tilt trailer and refuse to let the tires
touch the water like I have seen on a few occasions). 1200# seems to be more
than enough. My vote is for a nylon strap over a cable any day.

Dan


RB wrote:

OK, Gang----time to put a new winch on my old trailer. I can't find an exact
physical match for my old one. And, it's ate up so bad I can't find its
original rating.

Now, I'm running a 18' center console Pro-Line, w/115hp o/b, and 20 gal fuel
tank. I figure the whole kit and kaboodle won't weigh over 2000lb, soaking
wet.

If my weight estimate is close to correct, will a 1200lb rated winch work
OK? Seems that it would, as much of the load is wet surface sliding and not
a dead lift.

Give me some input here, please.

boat trailer winch sizing
 

Also Sprach Dan Krueger :

My vote is for a nylon strap over a cable any day.

I used to think so, but they have a nasty habit of deteriorating from the
sunlight, and failing with little warning. Mine started to tear as I was
winching the boat up, luckily I carry a come-along in my truck toolbox, so
I pulled the cable of that and put it on my trailer winch.

Dan

--
Anyone who cannot cope with mathematics is not fully human. At best he
is a tolerable subhuman who has learned to wear shoes, bathe and not
make messes in the house.

boat trailer winch sizing
 

"Marshall Banana" wrote in message
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Also Sprach Dan Krueger :

My vote is for a nylon strap over a cable any day.

I used to think so, but they have a nasty habit of deteriorating from the
sunlight, and failing with little warning. Mine started to tear as I was
winching the boat up, luckily I carry a come-along in my truck toolbox, so
I pulled the cable of that and put it on my trailer winch.

Dan

--
Anyone who cannot cope with mathematics is not fully human. At best he
is a tolerable subhuman who has learned to wear shoes, bathe and not
make messes in the house.


Mine broke, so just cut off a bad piece and then tied the strap to the hook
and winched up the boat.
Bill