Winch Recommendation For A 6,800 Pound Boat

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I have a 24foot Chaparral Signature boat, dry it is 6800. I trailer it on my EZ loader trailer 2-4 times a year. Pretty mild incline on the ramp. Carpeted wood bunks. I had been hand cranking it using via the electric winch which is non-functional. The handle went on it rounded out. So I am wondering if I can replace with a better hand winch and what size? IF electric what size? I dont want to spend a lot of $$$ as I launch and pickup 2-4 times a year as the boat is left in the water.

asked by: Greg O

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For a boat that weighs 6,800 pounds you would need a winch that has a capacity of at least 3,400 pounds. The Fulton High-Performance 2-Speed Trailer Winch with Handbrake - Cable Only - Zinc - 3,700 pounds # F142430 will work. This is a 2 speed hand winch. The fast speed lets you pull in quickly, while the lower speed offers an increased mechanical advantage. It has a capacity of 3,700 pounds. This winch can use a cable only like The Fulton Galvanized Winch Cable with Hook - 50 foot x 7/32 inch - 5,600 pounds # FWC7500100 which is sold separately.

If you wanted to go to an electrical winch The ComeUp DV-4500si Trailer Winch - Synthetic Rope - Roller Fairlead - 4,500 pounds # CU644501 would work. This has a 12-volt DC motor, the power draw is 25 amps and has a line speed of 21.3 FPM. The line pull is 4,500 pounds. It is made of all-steel, 3-stage planetary gear train. It has a hand-held remote with a 10 foot lead which lets you control the winch from a safe distance.

I have attached a review video link below.

expert reply by: Noah E

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Answer 1

Thank you for all that information and while I can understand not wanting to go with an electric winch for a boat trailer, the issue is the weight of your boat as well as the fact you are using bunks and have a steep incline. Even if you had a very…

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Answer 2

The capacity of winch you will need for a 7000-lb boat depends on the specific nature of the trailer. The factors that affect selection of a winch include the winching distance, the incline and the nature of the bunks on the trailer. The included…

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Answer 3

The size winch that you will need depends on a couple of different factors. I have included part of our hand winch FAQ below regarding boat winches and have linked the FAQ article for you to view. Finding the Right Capacity Winch for your Boat…

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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 with…

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What about re positioning the bow stop? It sounds like it's not in an ideal location and your life would be easier if you moved it. With that moved you'd be able to then use Fulton XLT Winch #F142425 and not worry about it straining those…

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For your application I recommend installing roller bunks as well as some guide-ons to help make loading your boat MUCH easier with your conditions. The Caliber Marine Teflon Slides look like they would help to make loading/unloading the boat easier,…

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Answer 7

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 with…

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