Recommended Trailer Winch for a 29 Foot Sea Ray SLX with Twin 350s on a Triple Axle Trailer
Question:
i have a 29ft sea ray slx with twin 350s and recently bought a triple axel trailer for it. What kind of winch do i need for such a beast. Dry weight is 8000#
asked by: Jason S
Expert Reply:
Sounds like a pretty nice beast of a boat you have! I would recommend the Dutton-Lainson Marine Electric Winch # DL25200 for your Sea Ray SLX, because of its 4,000lb capacity.
Winch capacities vary depending on the nature of how they will be used. Factors such as the type of bunks on your trailer (rollers versus carpeted bunks), the amount of incline, the length of the winch cable or strap all affect the actual working capacity of a winch. Boat-size-to-winch capacity is generally 2 to 1. Installing roller bunks like # DL21741 can increases that ratio to 3 to 1.
The Fulton XLT Hand Winch # F142425 you were looking at would be a good choice if you wanted a hand winch for your Sea Ray SLX, but only if you have the roller bunks like mentioned above.
There is no harm in going over kill with capacity, for instance if you wanted to get the 9,000lb Dutton-Lainson Electric Winch # DL25215 it would work for your boat and the gears would just be able to not work as hard.
I have linked all the above-mentioned parts to this page for your convenience.
Products Referenced in This Question
Dutton-Lainson Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunk - 5' Long Sections - 12 Sets of 3 Rollers
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Bunks
- Rollers
- Roller Bunk
- Black Rubber
- Dutton-Lainson
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Dutton-Lainson TW4000 StrongArm Electric Winch - Marine - 1,500 lbs
- Trailer Winch
- Electric Winch
- Boat Trailer Winch
- Utility Winch
- Standard Duty
- Freespooling Clutch
- No Remote
- Polyester Strap
- Dutton-Lainson
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Dutton-Lainson StrongArm Electric Winch - Marine - 3,000 lbs
- Trailer Winch
- Electric Winch
- Boat Trailer Winch
- Utility Winch
- Heavy Duty
- Freespooling Clutch
- No Remote
- Polyester Strap
- Dutton-Lainson
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Fulton XLT 2-Speed Trailer Winch - 10" Long Handle - 20' Strap - Zinc - 3,200 lbs
- Trailer Winch
- Standard Hand Winch
- Boat Trailer Winch
- Utility Winch
- Extra Heavy Duty
- Standard Hand Crank
- Two Speed Winch
- Polyester Strap
- Fulton
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