How to Pick Out Manual Boat Winch
Question:
I have a tandem trailerwith rollers with an electric winch 4000 lbs that i want to take off and put and manual winch but dont know what type or pulling weight my boat is a 2000 Bayliner Trophy Mod # 2302 Overall 24 Ft approx. 3800 lbs I would like a winch with a strap-what type winch and strap do u recommend for this trailer to pull the boat on
asked by: Joe M
Helpful Expert Reply:
Generally when picking out a winch for a boat trailer the ratio is 2 to 1 meaning you would need a winch with roughly half the capacity as the weight of the boat. With good rollers and a short winching distance the ratio increases to 3 to 1, but with long winching distances and wooden bunks like what you currently have the ratio is 1 to 1.
The Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch # DL14725 should work well for you. It has a 2,000 lb capacity. Or the part # DL15440 that you referenced which has a 3,200 lb capacity.
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Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch - TUFFPLATE Finish - 2 Speed - Direct Drive - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Winch
- Standard Hand Winch
- Boat Trailer Winch
- Utility Winch
- Heavy Duty
- Standard Hand Crank
- Two Speed Winch
- Wire Rope
- Polyester Strap
- Dutton-Lainson
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Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch - TUFFPLATE Finish - 2 Speed - Direct Drive - 3,200 lbs
- Trailer Winch
- Standard Hand Winch
- Boat Trailer Winch
- Utility Winch
- Extra Heavy Duty
- Standard Hand Crank
- Two Speed Winch
- Wire Rope
- Polyester Strap
- Dutton-Lainson
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