Replacement Winch Cable and Roller Bunks for Reduced Friction on Boat Trailer
Question:
I have a 2008 25foot Monterey cabin cruiser my trailer winch cable broke. I was wondering if I can switch to the nylon strap. My boat weights 5600 lbs and with fuel and equipment on board i would say closer to 6200 lbs. The trailer has carpeted bunks but usually only have to pull a short distance onto the trailer.
asked by: John P
Expert Reply:
Some boat trailer winches we offer can be used with either a wire rope or a polyester strap, such as Dutton-Lainson Direct Drive Winch # DL15440, but others need to use one or the other, including the Fulton XLT you referenced, part # F142425 which must use a polyester strap.
The easiest way to reduce your hull-to-bunk friction when loading the Monterey is to add a pair or two of roller bunks. Roller bunks like # DL21741 will reduce friction substantially and allow your winch to work less hard to get the job done. Using rollers and short winching distances can mean a 3:1 weight ratio, so your 6000+ pound boat will feel more like a 2000-lb boat to the winch.
Replacement winch cables are shown on the linked page.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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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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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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