trailer winch what size?

[gazza2007au]

i bought a 12 foot (3.9m) boat a few months ago its a Pongrass Husky lately when retreaving the boat i have been worried the old winch isnt up to it so i want to upgrade what pound rating winch should i buy the boat is alot heavier than other 12 foot boats and should i go with a belt or cable?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: trailer winch what size?

go with a 2,000LB rating, there cheap and you know you are covered, Fulton makes one of the best winches.
http://www.iboats.com/Hand_Winches/....217616--view_id.217616--search_type.category

 

[Silvertip]

Re: trailer winch what size?

A strap winch is fine for that size boat and eventually will not leave steel splinters in your fingers like a cable. A 1000# winch would certainly be sufficient.

 

[wire2]

Re: trailer winch what size?

Belt or rope is a personal choice. I've had both, stayed with the belt. It's less trouble to keep it even on the drum, and is rated at many thousands of pounds. Either way, if it's stored outside, keep a plastic bag or other covering over it, sunlight UV will age it fast.

The higher rated winches are a higher ratio crank to drum, makes it easier to turn but takes more turns for a given length of rope/strap.

 

[dubnvento]

Re: trailer winch what size?

I bought a 1300 lbs for my 14ft runabout and it works great. I went through to other less expensive brands that were both wire and really didn't do the job. I would go with one with a belt and the one I bought was from Sportsman Warehouse.

 

[bassboy1]

Re: trailer winch what size?

Strap or line. No cable. When it stays there for too many years, there ain't no unkinking it. 600 pounds will be more than enough for that boat. I have dry loaded boats well up into the 800s with a 600 pound, and it ain't a problem whatsoever.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: trailer winch what size?

but you are young and strong, not like us old arthritic people.

 

[wire2]

Re: trailer winch what size?

but you are young and strong, not like us old arthritic people.

Ah, that's why they have 12v power winches...

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: trailer winch what size?

Ah, that's why they have 12v power winches...

And young strapping children !!!

 

[skimmer]

Re: trailer winch what size?

I gather your in AU The Jarrett 5:1s at super cheap auto are rated to about 800kg I think, should be plenty, bias and whitworths have some good ones as well.

 

[gazza2007au]

Re: trailer winch what size?

thanks for the replys i could bairly see the printing on my old rusted one its printed 1000lbs but when retreving my boat it feels like the winch stuggles a little as it gets really hard to turn how can i tell the difference between ratios and what ratio should i buy?
yeah im in australia

 

[skimmer]

Re: trailer winch what size?

The one you have would be a 3:1, you'll be able to tell by watching the small gear where the handle is, it'll turns three times for every one turn of the big main one. the new one will have the ratio printed on it, sounds like you need a 5:1 providing it will fit on your trailer, Jarrett are a good brand or the alco ones at bias. I've got a two speed 5:1 1:1 so while the boats still in the water I use the 1:1 and when it gets up on the trailer I use 5:1. my boats 4.3m. jarrett and alco make both straight 5:1 and two speed 5:1 1:1