wench rule of thumb?

[Dale & Rose J]

I need a new wench on my trailer. I herd a couple of different rules on how to size it.
One was 3/4 of the boat weight, or 2/3 of the weight.
anyone have any ideas

thanx
Dale

[Silverbullet555]

If your wench is 3/4 of your boat weight, you have big issues.

As far as winches go, I don't know the rule on sizing so I would have to Google and would probably read the same things you did. I will tell you I went with one of the ones that is enclosed and it has done a good job keeping the sun of the strap.

[Big Block Power]

I got a great 6000lbs strap for my boat and it's like 20 feet long. I wanted a shorter one because I only use 2 feet of it anyways. I had the 2500 one on and I always have the fear of it letting go and hitting me in the face. I'll pay the 2 speed winch I just put on. Loce it on the trailer i have a no idea how good it works yet.

https://www.westmarine.com/WestAdvisor/ ... iler-Winch

[Bfun220]

My rule of thumb for wench is simple. I buy the largest wench that fits my trailer.

[Scubadeep1]

BBP I have the same two speed and it works great. If on a shallow ramp I just get bunks wet reel in normal gear and then last foot or so pull handle out to low gear and reel the rest of the way, piece o cake with the two speed Fulton F2 and I have my handle on the second hole so I could actually increase power if needed by moving to first hole. Nice winch.

[Big Block Power]

BBP I have the same two speed and it works great. If on a shallow ramp I just get bunks wet reel in normal gear and then last foot or so pull handle out to low gear and reel the rest of the way, piece o cake with the two speed Fulton F2 and I have my handle on the second hole so I could actually increase power if needed by moving to first hole. Nice winch.

Good deal. The last foot is a pain on mine.

[AsLan7]

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Dale and Rose, I think it’s fair to say you are not looking for a wench. I’ll even go out on a limb and say you’re not even searching for a beer wench.

Most likely a winch is probably more up your alley.

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[no_rulz25]

If your wench is 3/4 of your boat weight, you have big issues.

As far as winches go, I don't know the rule on sizing so I would have to Google and would probably read the same things you did. I will tell you I went with one of the ones that is enclosed and it has done a good job keeping the sun of the strap.

Why does he have big issues if his wench has a capacity of 3/4 his boat weight? That is the general rule when it comes to wenches, they should be at least 3/4 your boat weight. If you have bump rails with carpet and not rollers you should go a little higher.

[Ytmsn]

Oh chill out NR! He's making a funny. A strap 3/quarter of the boats weight would be a big honkin strap.
Jeesh, you run up on the bank and take everything so serious now!

[no_rulz25]

Oh chill out NR! He's making a funny. A strap 3/quarter of the boats weight would be a big honkin strap.
Jeesh, you run up on the bank and take everything so serious now!

Obviously your Hooked-On-Phonics tapes have failed you again. He was asking about the size of the winch, not the strap. BBP is the one that starting talking about the strap size.

[Silverbullet555]

If your wench is 3/4 of your boat weight, you have big issues.

As far as winches go, I don't know the rule on sizing so I would have to Google and would probably read the same things you did. I will tell you I went with one of the ones that is enclosed and it has done a good job keeping the sun of the strap.

Why does he have big issues if his wench has a capacity of 3/4 his boat weight? That is the general rule when it comes to wenches, they should be at least 3/4 your boat weight. If you have bump rails with carpet and not rollers you should go a little higher.

Wow. Easy tiger. I was actually making a funny about a wench vs a winch. You could call me a grammar nazi which at least would be deserved.

A wench, which is a woman with certain tendencies.

A winch, a tool to hoist or pull something.

As for my boat, I have a Fulton F2 which I believe has a 3200 lb capacity. I have a bunk trailer and the boat weighs 5500lbs (that's a guess). According to your rule of thumb, I would be undersized. I don't think i am. I float my boat on most of the way and WINCH it up the rest of the way.

Then, I attach a chain to the bow which connects to the trailer, another bow strap that pulls the bow down connected to the trailer and two transom straps.

[Silverbullet555]

Oh chill out NR! He's making a funny. A strap 3/quarter of the boats weight would be a big honkin strap.
Jeesh, you run up on the bank and take everything so serious now!

Obviously your Hooked-On-Phonics tapes have failed you again. He was asking about the size of the winch, not the strap. BBP is the one that starting talking about the strap size.

Everyone's hookd on fonics failed them.

[AsLan7]

The ironic thing is that I thought NR25 & YT were BOTH making funnies after my wench vs winch comment. I didn’t think either of you were serious.
Time for a group hug.

[Ytmsn]

Whatever. I'm still going to get me a big wench for my bow.

[NautiGirl]

If your wench is 3/4 of your boat weight, you have big issues.

As far as winches go, I don't know the rule on sizing so I would have to Google and would probably read the same things you did. I will tell you I went with one of the ones that is enclosed and it has done a good job keeping the sun of the strap.

I mean he is right....average boat weight around here is 4,500lbs, thats a 3,400lb wench. Anyone w/ a wench that large needs to be getting this guy on the phone STAT.

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Ok I am done now. Everyone settle, its just the internet.