Recommended Brake Winch For Single Davit Boat Lift Application
Question:
I would like to know which of your winches are suitable for boat lift applications for a single davit. Thank you,
asked by: DIANA
Expert Reply:
I spoke with my contact at one of our winch suppliers. They told me that for the use you described and for a single davit used on a boat lift the best winch would be a brake winch.
Depending on the weight of the boat you have the brake winch I recommend the Dutton-Lainson Self-Locking Brake Winch, part # DL15721. This winch has a 2,500 lb weigh capacity and has a fully automatic brake meaning the load stays in place even when the handle is released. This winch can handle up to 34 ft of 5/16 inch diameter wire cable like part # DL24102.
If 2,500 lbs is too much for your boat, we do offer a brake winch that is similar but with a 1,200 lb weight capacity. It is part # DL14934. This winch has the same features as the larger winch but uses a smaller cable like part # DL24045 which is 7/32 inch diameter and 50 ft long.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch w/ Automatic Brake - TUFFPLATE Finish - 1,200 lbs
- Trailer Winch
- Brake Hand Winch
- Utility Winch
- Light Duty
- Standard Hand Crank
- Single Speed Winch
- Wire Rope
- Polyester Strap
- Dutton-Lainson
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Hand Winch Cable with Safety Hook 7/32" Diameter x 50' Long - 2,500 lbs.
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Winch
- Cables and Straps
- 7/32 Inch Diameter
- 2500 lbs
- Wire Rope
- 50 Feet Long
- Dutton-Lainson
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Hand Winch Cable with Safety Hook 5/16" Diameter x 25' Long - 2,500 lbs.
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Winch
- Cables and Straps
- 5/16 Inch Diameter
- 2500 lbs
- Wire Rope
- 25 Feet Long
- Dutton-Lainson
more information >
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Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch w/ Automatic Brake - TUFFPLATE Finish - 2,500 lbs
- Trailer Winch
- Brake Hand Winch
- Utility Winch
- Heavy Duty
- Standard Hand Crank
- Single Speed Winch
- Wire Rope
- Polyester Strap
- Dutton-Lainson
more information >
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