Boat Winch Recommendation for a 20ft Pontoon Boat With No Rollers

Question

Question:

I have a 20 ft pontoon with no rollers on the trailer will a 1200lb winch suffice?

asked by: Bess

0

Expert Reply:

When it comes to choosing a winch for a boat trailer, there are a few general rules we can use. The boat-size-to-winch capacity is generally 2 to 1. With good rollers and short winching distances, the ratio can increase to 3 to 1 and with wooden bunks and long winching distances, you will want to reduce the capacity to 1 to 1.

When your're loading and unloading much of the weight is supported by the water, which will lighten the load. However, it is better to go with a winch with higher weight rating than a lower one. Since your pontoon boat does not have rollers, I recommend the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch 2,500 lbs # DL14825 because it will work great for you if you have good carpeted bunks and the winching distance is not excessively long. The strap, # DL24249, is sold separately.

If your bunks are worn or the boat ramp you use requires a long winching distance, then the highest capacity hand winch that we carry is the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch, TUFFPLATE Finish, Two Speed with Direct Drive, Hand Brake # DL14881 and it requires cable # DL24104. Cables are not exactly ideal for marine applications, so if you prefer a winch with a strap, our highest rated winches that come with straps are 3,200lbs like part # F142425.

I have attached a link to our winch help article for you to check out. I have also linked you to all of our hand winches for you to look through.

expert reply by: Timothy G

0

Answer 1

The 185/80-13 trailer tire size and the 175/80-13 both fit the exact same rim sizes so yes you could go down to the 175 size like the part #TTWTRTM1758013C which is a radial with a higher speed rating of 81 mph.

view full answer...

Answer 2

The size winch that you will need depends on a couple of different factors. I have included part of our hand winch FAQ below regarding boat winches and have linked the FAQ article for you to view. Finding the Right Capacity Winch for your Boat…

view full answer...

Answer 3

Because I don't know how your specific trailer is designed with the scissor lift I don't know if the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch w/ Automatic Brake - TUFFPLATE Finish - 2,500 lbs #DL15721 will be large enough capacity to safely lift your 2,800…

view full answer...

Answer 4

On Dexter 12" Nev-R-Adjust Electric Brake Assembly #23-458 the shoe pad thickness is 3/16 of an inch. Dexter says that you should replace the shoes if the material gets down to 1/16 of an inch thick or less.

view full answer...

Answer 5

We have a left handed winches like the part #DL15403 which has a 2,500 lb capacity or the part #DL16331 which is lower rated 1,2000 lbs.

view full answer...

Answer 6

The Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch with TUFFPLATE Finish, Two Speed with Direct Drive - 2,500 lbs. #DL14825 is the right hand drive winch that matches the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch with TUFFPLATE Finish, Two Speed with Left Hand Direct Drive - 2,500 lbs…

view full answer...

Answer 7

I do have a potential solution for you, but Shelby is out of business so we cannot provide replacement parts for your winch. We would have to replace the whole winch. The winch I highly recommend to replace your Shelby 5352 winch is the…

view full answer...

Answer 8

Great question. As a general rule, when your trailer is loaded to it's full capacity, there should be a minimum clearance of 3 inches between the top of your tire and the underside of your fender.This should give you adequate clearance for…

view full answer...

Boat Winch Recommendation for a 20ft Pontoon Boat With No Rollers

Products Referenced in This Question

Product Page this Question was Asked From

Featured Help Information

Instructions

Miscellaneous Media

Continue Researching