Hand Winch for Use Pulling Floating Boat Dock
Question:
I have a boat dock that is about 70 feet from the bank. I will have to let it out about 40 feet when the water goes down. What type of cable and winch would you recommend to make it easier to move it in and out?
asked by: Richard R
Expert Reply:
Most winches can use a wire rope or nylon strap of up to about 20-feet in length. In your floating dock application where there is not really going to be a lot of weight on the winch an item like the 600-lb-rated Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch # DL14125 would do the trick. With it you can use a 50-foot cable # DL24104.
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Hand Winch Cable with Safety Hook 1/4" Diameter x 50' Long - 3,500 lbs
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Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch - TUFFPLATE Finish - Single Speed - 600 lbs
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Steve C.
4/20/2020
I am looking for a winch that will hold at least 30 ft of stainless wire rope. This is to move a boat dock with water fluctuations