Trailer winch replacement

[83Bayliner]

Hello people,

Was reading a few responses to questions on here and was amazed at the knowledge of everyone and decided to ask a couple questions myself.

1) Current winch on my boat trailer is an old T2000 Fulton winch, anyone have a recommendation of a good winch to replace it with?

Boat is an 18.5' , 1983 Bayliner with a Mercruiser I/O.

2) My old winch has rope on it, what are the advantages/disadvantages of rope versus other current options.

Thank you

 

[rentprop1]

Re: Trailer winch replacement

get a strap you'll never go back to rope

 

[Blue Crabber]

Re: Trailer winch replacement

get a strap you'll never go back to rope

Absolutely agree! There is no comparision!!! The straps have a very high rating and lay in the winch a lot nicer.

I replaced mine because the old one started to get a little rusty and seeing that it is one of the main things that holds the boat to the trailer, i wanted mine in perfect condition.

If i were you, i would get the strap!

 

[escapade]

Re: Trailer winch replacement

I purchased a new winch from princess auto, and it has the strap on it, and its amazing, and the best thing is like previously stated it sits on the spool really well, and almost never gets caught up or tangled

 

[83Bayliner]

Re: Trailer winch replacement

Hey thanks everyone..

ESCAPADE..

I went to Princess Auto, and i found one that had the strap on the spool already, however it was only a 1200 lb winch and my old one was a 2000 lb winch...I was concerned it would be heavy duty enough...

WHat size was the winch you replaced?

Thanks again

 

[escapade]

Re: Trailer winch replacement

I picked up this one.

http://www.princessauto.com/truck-trailer/winching/hand-winches/8004715-hand-winch

2000lbs, strap included don't remember how much I paid for it before, if you can't find it in store just order online

bonus of the one I order it was 2spd

 

[Rocky_Road]

Re: Trailer winch replacement

Hey thanks everyone..

ESCAPADE..

I went to Princess Auto, and i found one that had the strap on the spool already, however it was only a 1200 lb winch and my old one was a 2000 lb winch...I was concerned it would be heavy duty enough...

WHat size was the winch you replaced?

Thanks again

That's a lot of winch for your boat...but, it never hurts to have more than you need!

Check out this one (on sale) at West Marine:

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...true&storeNum=5005&subdeptNum=17&classNum=760

 

[escapade]

Re: Trailer winch replacement

Go BIG or go HOME

the one I linked up is only 59.99 I believe