Size of Winch

[kamby]

Someone gave me a Dutton Lainson 2 speed winch Model 1800a

Im wondering if it is ok to use on my boat, i have heard mix responses on other forums.

My boat according to NADA is 2000lbs add fuel and gear id say around 2500lbs

The trailer is bunks only and weighs about 450lbs.

The winch is rated at 1800lbs is this gonna be strong enough to pull the boat on the trailer, the trailer is bunks only no rollers and our ramp you have to retreive kinda deep, atleast water to top of fenders.

This winch has the strap and the clip on the end is double straped not just tied to the end of the belt.

The winch on there now im not sure what its rated for but is a rope thats been tied a few times cause it broke from the previous owner. I've never had any problems with the rope but i do know the clip on the end that connects to the bow hook as seen better days.

When i retreive i have maybe 2-3 feet it has to pull the boat up to the bow stop.

Thanks

 

[boat1010]

Re: Size of Winch

I would think that it would do fine. Like you said you only move the boat a few feet to get it on the trailer. And you are not pulling the full weight of the boat. It is a sliding weight. My boat is close to 4,000 lbs and I know my winch isn't rated that high.

 

[Rocky_Road]

Re: Size of Winch

By all means, use it!

Sounds like an upgrade to your current one...and the second speed is great to have, even though you may never need to use it.

 

[reelfishin]

Re: Size of Winch

I would say that a good general rule of thumb for choosing a winch is to have a winch rated for about half of what the boat actually weighs.
Keep in mind that your not lifting the boat, you only moving it along a slick surface.

 

[kamby]

Re: Size of Winch

Thats kinda what i figured, plus it was a freebie as well. So i'll use it, I just hope it will bolt up fine on my trailer alright.

Thanks agian