1985 20' overnighter I guess it weights about 4500#. Ready to put a power winch on the trailer. Any suggestion?
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Power winch
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midnight-rider
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I always went with Power Winch brand
They make three models, i've always used one that was heavier than needed for the few extra dollars and piece of mind. I never had one go bad and only had the cable snap once on me when it was all but 3' feet left to go. It was my first winch before I learned to flush the salt water off after every use. They are easy to install.
They make three models, i've always used one that was heavier than needed for the few extra dollars and piece of mind. I never had one go bad and only had the cable snap once on me when it was all but 3' feet left to go. It was my first winch before I learned to flush the salt water off after every use. They are easy to install.
Bill_N
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Buy the biggest one they make. It will pull the boat up faster and in general handle the load better. And it will do it without doubling up the cable.
I don't think that vessel weighs 4500 even with fuel. Regardless, the winch doesn't pull the boats weight since it is pulling the boat at an angle much less than 90 degrees ( over a cliff).
Yes you can buy a bigger winch but I think that is a waste of money. The larger capacity ones don't necessarily winch faster and may in fact winch slower due to higher reduction gear ratios. So give a call to the winch manufacturer or a reputable trailer distributor and tell them your vessel weight and the type of trailer and let them size a winch that is appropriate.
Yes you can buy a bigger winch but I think that is a waste of money. The larger capacity ones don't necessarily winch faster and may in fact winch slower due to higher reduction gear ratios. So give a call to the winch manufacturer or a reputable trailer distributor and tell them your vessel weight and the type of trailer and let them size a winch that is appropriate.
Bill_N
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seasick said:I don't think that vessel weighs 4500 even with fuel. Regardless, the winch doesn't pull the boats weight since it is pulling the boat at an angle much less than 90 degrees ( over a cliff).
Yes you can buy a bigger winch but I think that is a waste of money. The larger capacity ones don't necessarily winch faster and may in fact winch slower due to higher reduction gear ratios. So give a call to the winch manufacturer or a reputable trailer distributor and tell them your vessel weight and the type of trailer and let them size a winch that is appropriate.
How many have you had? I've owned three. They work great but they put a big load on your trucks alternator. At one point a friend and I had the same boat and similar 1/2 ton trucks but he had a small winch that burned out his alternator a few times and at that point you're hand cranking which sounds easy but really isn't on a powerwinch.
Bill_N said:seasick said:I don't think that vessel weighs 4500 even with fuel. Regardless, the winch doesn't pull the boats weight since it is pulling the boat at an angle much less than 90 degrees ( over a cliff).
Yes you can buy a bigger winch but I think that is a waste of money. The larger capacity ones don't necessarily winch faster and may in fact winch slower due to higher reduction gear ratios. So give a call to the winch manufacturer or a reputable trailer distributor and tell them your vessel weight and the type of trailer and let them size a winch that is appropriate.
How many have you had? I've owned three. They work great but they put a big load on your trucks alternator. At one point a friend and I had the same boat and similar 1/2 ton trucks but he had a small winch that burned out his alternator a few times and at that point you're hand cranking which sounds easy but really isn't on a powerwinch.
One of the biggest mistakes that is made is in the wiring which is often undersized. That leads to excessive voltage drop at the winch and that causes the motor (given a set physical load) to draw more current. That will tax the charging system and can overheat the winch. That said, I still prefer to crank mine by hand. That method works every time. BTW, I only use it twice a year. If I launched every time, I would probably be singing a different song.
ahill
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I had a Power Winch 912 for my 250 Mako cuddy.
Double line thru a pulley block worked great for 18 years. Lubed bearing and replaced clutch washers and bearings a few times.
Tips:
Do not put too much grease on small clutch needle bearings as the grease will sling off to the clutch plate and cause slippage & overheating.
Use only as much clutch tension as required to retrieve. Over tightening causes overheating and premature needle bearing failure.
Double line thru a pulley block worked great for 18 years. Lubed bearing and replaced clutch washers and bearings a few times.
Tips:
Do not put too much grease on small clutch needle bearings as the grease will sling off to the clutch plate and cause slippage & overheating.
Use only as much clutch tension as required to retrieve. Over tightening causes overheating and premature needle bearing failure.
midnight-rider
Well-Known Member
I've never hand any issues
With my battery or my alternator on my Toyota R22 engine 4x4, F150 4.9 or my 1500 Dodge 5.9 that's from 1996 to present. Maybe i'm Lucky
With my battery or my alternator on my Toyota R22 engine 4x4, F150 4.9 or my 1500 Dodge 5.9 that's from 1996 to present. Maybe i'm Lucky