Recommended Electric Winch for 26 Foot Sea Ray on Carpeted Trailer

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I have a 26 ft sea ray which is being pulled onto a carpeted trailer. what electric winch would you recommend

asked by: Bruno C

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For your 26 foot Sea Ray I recommend the Dutton-Lainson StrongArm Electric Winch # DL25215. Based on my research your Sea Ray likely weighs around 6,600 pounds, although I do recommend verifying this. The StrongArm works great for boats that weigh up to 9,000 pounds and as long as you aren't needing to winch the boat over a longer distance and the incline isn't too sharp, the carpeted bunks on your trailer along with the strength of this winch will allow for really easy operation.

The StrongArm features a high-impact weather-resistant case to protect internal components from the elements and a stainless steel front plate that's completely resistant to rust and corrosion. I have attached a short video review that you can check out as well.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

As long as the winch is rated high enough to for your application it is safe to use. With that being said, if it's over rated that can improve the performance and longevity of the winch itself. For example, if you're always running it…

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Answer 2

The Dutton-Lainson StrongArm Electric Winch #DL25215 has the control mounted to the side of the winch, but if you get the model #DL25220 it does come with a remote. This is actually the same exact winch just with a remote instead of the control on…

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Answer 3

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…

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Answer 4

The 4,800 pound break strength strap that was included with your Dutton-Lainson StrongArm Electric Winch #DL25215 actually should not need to be replaced. The included strap, like the winch itself, features a working load capacity of 3,000 pounds but…

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Answer 5

The Dutton-Lainson StrongArm Electric Winch #DL25215 referenced in your question is a great choice to replace your RC30 on your boat trailer. This DC -powered electric winch has a load capacity of 3,000 pounds and is rated for boats that weigh up to…

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Answer 6

There could be two possible reasons as to why the clutch is not engaging when you are pulling in your boat with the Dutton-Lainson TW4000 StrongArm Electric Winch part #DL25200. The first reason is the simplest to fix and it entails tightening the…

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Answer 7

I spoke with my contact at Dutton-Lainson regarding the TW4000 StrongArm Electric Winch #DL25200 referenced in your question. She stated that the winch is not designed to serve as a boat strap when traveling so this is not recommended. Once pulled in…

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Answer 8

Yes. There's no reason that the Dutton-Lainson Strong Arm Winch #DL25215 can't be mounted upside down as long as the winch strap isn't rubbing on anything. The capacity of the winch won't be affected with this mounting method, so…

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Answer 9

The Dutton-Lainson StrongArm Electric Winch, #DL25200, itself is not trailer-specific, so you could use it with any trailer provided that it is mounted properly. We have several mounting kits available depending on where you would need to mount the…

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Answer 10

On a boat trailer, you will need to position the Duton-Lainson winch, #DL25215, so that the loading ring on the bow of your boat is the same height or a little higher than the winch drum when the boat is loaded on the trailer. You will need to us a…

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Answer 11

The Dutton-Lanison StrongArm Electric Winch #DL25215 is a great replacement for your current PowerWinch 912 as they have similar ratings, the StrongArm 9,000 is rated to pull up to a 9,000 pound boat, while the PowerWinch 912 is rated for up to a…

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Answer 12

You will be able to use the Dutton-Lainson StrongArm Electric Winch #DL25215 with a fully charged battery that is rated for 105 amp hours. This winch, which draws 70 amps, has a 20' strap and even with a full load reels at 6.3 feet per minute.

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