Hand Winch for Ez Loader Boat Trailer Loaded with 1999 Sea Ray Sun Deck 210

Question:

Will this work on an ez loader trailer to pull a 1999 searay sun deck 210? What kind of line would be needed with this winch?

asked by: Guss

Expert Reply:

There is a general rule of thumb used when choosing a hand winch for a boat trailer. If the trailer has wooden or carpeted bunks, you will want a winch whose capacity is about half the weight of the boat. If you have bunk rollers on your trailer, your winch capacity should be at least 1/3 of the weight of the boat.

According to my research, the dry weight of your boat is somewhere around 3500 lbs, which means that the Fulton 2-Speed Winch you mention would have more than enough capacity for your boat. The extra capacity might come in handy if you ever need to use a boat ramp that has a sharper incline than usual.

This winch should be used with braided wire cable only. I would recommend the Fulton Galvanized Winch Cable, part # FWC7500100.

I have linked you to our Hand Winch FAQ page that you might find helpful.

expert reply by: Mike L