Trailer winch question.

[Dawg'sLife93]

I have a Fulton T-something 2600# winch on my trailer. It's rusty and looks like crap. I am going to replace it. I need to make sure my math is correct before I order.

Boat- 3400 lbs dry

Fuel- 350-400 lbs

Stuff- 150 lbs

Lets call it 4000 lbs just incase. I have heard the standard is 35% of gross weight, I'm choosing to go 50% gross weight with a 2000 lb winch.

Is my math and figuring standard correct?

Also...

Cable or nylon strap?


It's a EZ Loader roller trailer.

Thanks Y'all.

 

[RobWise64]

Re: Trailer winch question.

Your math is correct. Boat, fuel, gear, etc divided by two = target winch capacity, according to Fulton's guidelines. Strap vs cable is a preference thing, but straps don't bind up in the winch, and are often rated for more weight than cables.

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: Trailer winch question.

Straps don't stick you when the strands break.

 

[Dawg'sLife93]

Re: Trailer winch question.

Your math is correct. Boat, fuel, gear, etc divided by two = target winch capacity, according to Fulton's guidelines. Strap vs cable is a preference thing, but straps don't bind up in the winch, and are often rated for more weight than cables.

Thank you Sir!

Straps don't stick you when the strands break.

Ain't that the truth!!!!

 

[Mason78]

Re: Trailer winch question.

Strap all the way!

 

[airshot]

Re: Trailer winch question.

Converted to a strap about 5 yrs ago, not looking back, wise choice..

 

[four winns 214]

Re: Trailer winch question.

Stick with a Fulton winch. At the very least, stay away from SeaSense. They're also sold under house brand names like Bass Pro and others. I replaced my winch with a Fulton F2. Pricy, but commensurate quality, in my opinion.

 

[Dawg'sLife93]

Re: Trailer winch question.

I went with a Fulton F2 2k also. I found it for 105 and free shipping, then had a 20% off coupon. I just have to wait on it to get here like everything else. LOL

 

[UncleWillie]

Re: Trailer winch question.

I upgraded to the Fulton F2 - 3200#.
It is a two speed. 5:1 Normal Gearing, and 16:1 for when the going gets tough!
It is way overkill for a 3500# boat, but it makes winching so easy that the Admiral can crank it right up to the Bow Stop with one hand!

I found it on ebay, Brand New, in a very Distressed Box for $75 delivered. Just Lucky I guess!