Winch Recommendation for Lifting 700 lb Sailboat Vertically
Question:
I intend to use this winch to retract vertically a 700lb ballasted sailboat centerboard. The winch will sit on the cabin roof and lift the centerboard about 3 feet. I believe the 1500lb capacity is plenty but would prefer a poly strap over wire cable. What do you suggest?
asked by: Chris P
Expert Reply:
The only types of winches we can recommend for hoisting like what you are wanting to do are the worm gear winches like the # DL11011 that you referenced. This winch has more than enough capacity so it would fit and work well. For a similar winch that can use a strap instead of a wire rope you'd want the part # DL11004 with the strap part # DL24242 and you'd be set.
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Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch - Worm Gear - Hex Drive - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Winch
- Brake Hand Winch
- Utility Winch
- Heavy Duty
- Standard Hand Crank
- Worm Gear Winch
- Polyester Strap
- Dutton-Lainson
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Hand Winch Strap with Safety Hook, 2" Wide x 20' Long - 4,000 lbs.
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- Trailer Winch
- Cables and Straps
- 2 Inch Wide
- 2600 lbs
- Straps
- 20 Feet Long
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Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch - Worm Gear - Hex Drive - 1,500 lbs
- Trailer Winch
- Brake Hand Winch
- Utility Winch
- Standard Duty
- Standard Hand Crank
- Worm Gear Winch
- Wire Rope
- Dutton-Lainson
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