I recently purchased a fixer upper boat. I am having a blast working on it and look forward to finishing it up. I am currently working on the trailer in my spare time from the boat. My question is the winch on the trailer the boat is a 24 foot cuddy cabin and I need to replace the winch and I am not sure on the size that I need. Could I get away with a 1000 pound winch or do I need to go larger? How do they come up with the weight requirements? I was thinking it would be the same as the trailer with the tounge weight. Any information would be helpful
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You are not lifting the boat, you are moving it up an inclined plane. A roller trailer will make it easier to move the boat on the trailer.
That said, there is little to be gained by not using the largest capacity (within reason) inch that you can find. It may cost $20 more, but it will do the job and last longer. Generally, the winch manufacturer will list the actual capacity and recommended maximum boat weight.
My hint - get a winch that uses a strap, not a metal cable. Muche easier to use, safer, and no rust problems.
That said, there is little to be gained by not using the largest capacity (within reason) inch that you can find. It may cost $20 more, but it will do the job and last longer. Generally, the winch manufacturer will list the actual capacity and recommended maximum boat weight.
My hint - get a winch that uses a strap, not a metal cable. Muche easier to use, safer, and no rust problems.
You are not lifting the boat, you are moving it up an inclined plane. A roller trailer will make it easier to move the boat on the trailer.
That said, there is little to be gained by not using the largest capacity (within reason) inch that you can find. It may cost $20 more, but it will do the job and last longer. Generally, the winch manufacturer will list the actual capacity and recommended maximum boat weight.
My hint - get a winch that uses a strap, not a metal cable. Muche easier to use, safer, and no rust problems.
That said, there is little to be gained by not using the largest capacity (within reason) inch that you can find. It may cost $20 more, but it will do the job and last longer. Generally, the winch manufacturer will list the actual capacity and recommended maximum boat weight.
My hint - get a winch that uses a strap, not a metal cable. Muche easier to use, safer, and no rust problems.
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