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09-13-2016, 02:03 PM
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Lt. JG
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Reading MA
Posts: 37
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Replacing my Trailer Winch
I would like to replace my Trailer Winch as there some rust spots on the winch itself as well as the steel hook, and the strap is also starting to fray. How do I determine the type of winch to use ? Is this just based on boat weight/size ? I have an 1800xr with a 125 o/b. Is there a specific weight I would need the winch to exceed for safety ?
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09-13-2016, 02:14 PM
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Lt. JG
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Reading MA
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I did check that but I dont see anything confirming it. I attached the one pic I have that incorporates the trailer winch, but not sure this will help.
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09-13-2016, 05:21 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Essex, Maryland
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Yes they are rated on capacity. Pick one that is rated above the boat and gear weight including fuel.
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09-13-2016, 05:30 PM
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Lt. JG
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Reading MA
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I assumed that to be the case. I guess I am not sure how or where to confirm the weight of my boat, gear and engine/fuel.
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09-13-2016, 08:59 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Portland, OR
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I have a similar setup with an I/B. Let me look tonight and I will post tomorrow
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09-13-2016, 09:22 PM
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Lt. JG
Join Date: Jun 2015
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Google your boat and you will find the weight on a review. For example, my 2100SD says 4000 lb in a write up at USBoats. Do the same to check your engine weight. It's going to be a few hundred (my 5.0 MPI V8 is 900 lb), but included as inboard motor.
My fuel capacity is 55g which is 8 lb per gal, so figure another 450 lb. Gear includes skis, life jackets, fishing rods, etc which is unlikely to be much on a smaller boat (<25 ft). Maybe 100 lb of gear total.
So my winch needs to be rated to 5000 or more.
I hope this helps.
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09-14-2016, 02:28 AM
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Admiral
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Essex, Maryland
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No capacity label at the helm?
The winches are ussually 3500 and under and 4000 to 6000 and them big ones.
The mid range should work fine.
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1997 2400 SCR, 5.7 Vortec / Bravo 2
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09-14-2016, 01:23 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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Does it really need to exceed the GW of the vessel? You're not dead-lifting the boat like a crane. Most of the weight is either floating or sitting on the rollers/bunks.
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09-14-2016, 02:45 PM
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Lt. JG
Join Date: Jun 2015
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You are right. When he was asking about calculating weight of the boat I took it one step too far. 
However, with the 10'000 lb winch strap I added...maybe hanging from the bow would be an interesting way to store the boat! 
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09-14-2016, 04:59 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Essex, Maryland
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Nope not dead lifting the boat but several things to consider. Roller or bunk trailer, more resistance with the bunk. Towing puts a dynamic load on the winch which should be shared with rear tie down straps.
I think if look at how they are rated it based on GW but not equal to it.
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1997 Silverton 362, 7.4 Crusaders
1997 2400 SCR, 5.7 Vortec / Bravo 2
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09-15-2016, 05:52 PM
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Ensign
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 14
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Winch
I can't get the pictures to upload, I have a 1900sr with Inboard and the same trailer. Winch is: Max line pull 1800lbs 1st layer 900lbs full drum. Hope this helps.
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