winch is missing some teeth

[SMF]

My Dutton-Lainson #1602 is missing some teeth on the small gear where the ratchet lever engages. Looks like I'm in the market for a new one. Who makes a good durable winch?<br /><br />Thanks<br />Steve

 

[wayne h]

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there are alot of the market some cheap some expencive i have a cheap 1 but its very well make i found it local at a trailer supply store. been on my boat for 5 years i just keep it well lubed .i dont know if u have a strap winch but they are very nice and worth the money

 

[thefoyboy]

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Aren't most wenches missing some teeth?

 

[livebait]

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<br />Only the noisy ones.<br /><br />Livebait

 

[Bob_VT]

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http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cgi?*******=905208822&keywords=winch Thats the link on iboats to winches.<br /><br />You might want to estimate if the teeth broke from being overloaded and get a larger capacity winch if needed.<br /><br />Bob

 

[SMF]

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I got her an apointment with a local dentist, She's missing so many teeth I think she will need falsey's<br />Nada guides says my boat weighs about 2100# the winch is good for 1600#. should I get a bigger one? Does anyone have a 2 speed that they like, or one with a neutral so you can pull the strap out with out the handle spinning wildly?<br />Just got back from a lake, I have to get a new one, I either have to leave the strap slack or over tighten it because their's no teeth in the sweet spot ( guess that could be a good thing in some cases)<br /><br />Thanks <br />Steve

 

[roscoe]

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I have a nice 2 speed Fulton winch. Only problem is that it is a little too big for my tiny winch post, so the crank handle hits the boat. I just ordered a handle that is 2" shorter, so I should be good to go.<br /><br />Most of the 2 speed winches I have seen, are too wide to use a strap and get it to lay flat. And the straps aren't rated high enough if you have a heavy boat. You need to use a cable.

 

[timbo1963]

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My old winch last a couple of teeth last week. I've been carry'n a come along till I get a new one. I usually drive the boat all the way up on the trailer, but if it's a little short I just pull it up the rest of the way with the come along. Might get you thru till you get a winch. I can't find a winch around here so I will have to order one.

 

[ndemge]

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From the above link here on iboats, I bought the Fulton 2 speed 3600 lbs<br /><br /> http://www.iboats.com/mall/index.cg...inch&current_category=winch&*******=515310828 <br /><br />Great winch, should have taken it off when I sold the boat!

 

[SMF]

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I didn't have time to order a winch, so I got one in town. It's a Fulton 1800#. Had to bend the handle for clearance. My son and I went fishing yesterday, we spent 12 hours in the boat. My wife and Daughter showed up at 2 pm so the fishing stopped and we got the tube and ski's out. Anyway winch pulled the boat back on the trailer just fine.<br /><br />Steve