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dkorzun21

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I'm i ok with only a 1500lb winch on a 2300 lb boat? had to replace the old rope one to a new strap winch, but its lower then the old one it doesnt pull it up to the same spot on the trailer like it did before just a little lower but is still all the way on just not the bow a little higher in the front.
 

LIQUID PROZAC

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Re: 2300 pound boat ... 1500 lb winch ok.

Re: 2300 pound boat ... 1500 lb winch ok.

with the weight of the boat and looking at the gear and gas i would go with the fulton or seasense winches to match your weight you can find them on this site
 

skargo

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Re: 2300 pound boat ... 1500 lb winch ok.

Re: 2300 pound boat ... 1500 lb winch ok.

It is more than capable, you are not hanging the boat off of a cliff, you are pulling it horizontally.
 

dingbat

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Re: 2300 pound boat ... 1500 lb winch ok.

Re: 2300 pound boat ... 1500 lb winch ok.

It will work but it but it will also "work" you out as well.

Bigger winches have lower gear ratios. The lower the gear ratio the less "back" you have to put into it.

Personally, I'd rather spend my money on a bigger winch than a chiropractor.
 

skargo

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Re: 2300 pound boat ... 1500 lb winch ok.

Re: 2300 pound boat ... 1500 lb winch ok.

It will work but it but it will also "work" you out as well.

Bigger winches have lower gear ratios. The lower the gear ratio the less "back" you have to put into it.

Personally, I'd rather spend my money on a bigger winch than a chiropractor.
How far are you guys winching? I only winch a foot or two. My winch is a 2-speed though, so that helps if I would need to winch a lot.
 

dkorzun21

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Re: 2300 pound boat ... 1500 lb winch ok.

Re: 2300 pound boat ... 1500 lb winch ok.

only like a 3 feet. It actully really easy to winch it up. Just doesnt pull into the same place as before because this winch is shorter ( lower) then the other one. So winching it ups isnt a problem. Just wanted to make sure it will support it and not break
 
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