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What size winch do I need for a 5000 lb boat?
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I recommend the 3,200 lbs Fulton F2 Fully Enclosed, 2-Speed Trailer Winch with Adjustable Handle part # FW32000101 which will be more than enough to winch the 5,000 boat trailer as long as you have good rollers on the trailer and won’t be winching really long distances.
Choose a trailer winch to fit the weight of your boat, motor and equipment. Heavier and longer boats require more powerful winches with longer cables. The general rule is to select a winch with a capacity rating of at least 3/4th the combined weight of your boat, motor, fuel and gear.
How big should my boat trailer winch be?
A rule of thumb is a winch weight capacity of 3/4th the combined weight of your boat, motor, gear and fuel. If you launch from steep ramps or have carpeted bunks instead of rollers, you’ll want a trailer winch closer to the total weight instead of 3/4th.
Remove the old strap by unwinding it off the winch drum.
Use the wrenches to loosen the locknut holding the strap anchor bolt in the drum and remove it.
Insert the bolt through the spool wall, through the loop sewn into the end of the new strap, and out through the opposite hole in the spool wall.
What size winch do I need for a 5000 lb boat? – Related Questions
How often should you replace a boat winch strap?
Typically the only time you will need to replace the strap is when you notice that it is becoming frayed. Typically the first 2 feet of the strap will become frayed first due to sunlight or just the fact that it sees the most movement.
Does winch strap go over or under?
How do you attach a winch strap?
How do you set up a ratchet strap?
How do you use a winch strap?
Can you put a strap on a cable winch?
Straps are a bit easier to wrap on the spool of the winch too as it’s just one layer on top of the other. Also straps are a bit easier on your hands when handling them. You wouldn’t really need gloves like a cable would require. The Dutton Lainson Winch part # DL15403 can be used with either a cable or strap.
What is the red tag on a winch for?
To some this might be obvious. But you’d be surprised at how many people don’t know what the red strap on their WARN winch is actually for. The WARN hook strap (WARN part number 69645) isn’t meant for decoration on your winch’s hook. It is an essential item for proper handling of the rope’s hook.
I would measure from the winch mount on your trailer back to the end of the bunks and go with a strap about that length. If that distance happens to be exactly the same length as the hull of your boat you could use that length as well. The part # DL24251 that you referenced is 20 feet in length and is 2 inches wide.
Which way does a boat winch go?
Winches turn in a clockwise direction. If you can’t remember which way a winch turns, give it a quick turn with your hand before putting a rope around it. Pull all the slack in before you load the winch to avoid a riding turn.
How do you make a winch stronger?
If you want to double the power of your winch, or if the anchor point is too close to let out enough cable for a strong pull, use a snatch block to double the line. Using a snatch block will double your load capacity and will allow you to spool out more cable to reach the maximum rating of your winch.
Where do you mount a winch on a boat?
Make sure that the winch is mounted on the trailer so that when loading your boat onto your trailer the strap is parallel to the trailer frame and free of any obstacles. The winch strap should be about the same height as the bow eye on the front of your boat.
Do winches work in both directions?
Simply speaking, a winch can be used in both ways. But is this the best thing to do? Sometimes, winching backward is a necessity. But that doesn’t mean it should become a common practice when you’re out on the trails.
Can a winch be used as a hoist? Generally speaking, no. It is not safe to use a standard winch to lift loads up off the ground, as it wasn’t designed for this purpose and there is a risk that the load will be dropped. One of the key differences between winches and hoists lies in their braking systems.
How do you get a winch to spool evenly?
How do you winch backwards with a front winch?
Can you mount a winch upside down?
Expert Reply: A winch does not really “care” if it is mounted upside down as this will have no bearing on its load capacity. You will, however, need to be certain that the attached winch cable or strap does not hang down and create a hazard.