ilmostro99
Petty Officer 2nd Class
- Joined
- Apr 18, 2008
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- 120
Ok, so now that I've learned the difference between Winches and Wenches, the latter of which being much more fun, I still have a question.
I have decided to go with a manual winch with a strap. I've checked both Iboats and Overton's and have found that the strongest winch they have is a 2,500 pound model. The problem is that I have a '99 Sea Ray 19' Bow Rider. Spec Manual says 3,000 lbs. dry weight, and I am figuring at least 3,500 with fuel and gear. The winch on my trailer right now is a 2,600 pound First Layer, 1,180 pound Full Drum. I called both Iboats and Overton's but the "techies" couldn't answer my question if the 2,500 lbs. winch will work for me. I know I'm not lifting the entire boat weight winching it onto the trailer, but is 2,500 enough? Am I going to have to go with a $400 electric cable winch on this. Ideally, I'd like to get a manual strap winch with a greater weight rating than I need (always like to error on the side of caution). Any specific recommendations?
Thanks,
Erik
I have decided to go with a manual winch with a strap. I've checked both Iboats and Overton's and have found that the strongest winch they have is a 2,500 pound model. The problem is that I have a '99 Sea Ray 19' Bow Rider. Spec Manual says 3,000 lbs. dry weight, and I am figuring at least 3,500 with fuel and gear. The winch on my trailer right now is a 2,600 pound First Layer, 1,180 pound Full Drum. I called both Iboats and Overton's but the "techies" couldn't answer my question if the 2,500 lbs. winch will work for me. I know I'm not lifting the entire boat weight winching it onto the trailer, but is 2,500 enough? Am I going to have to go with a $400 electric cable winch on this. Ideally, I'd like to get a manual strap winch with a greater weight rating than I need (always like to error on the side of caution). Any specific recommendations?
Thanks,
Erik
