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• Can Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch be Free-Spooled or Does Line have to be Unwound Via the Crank
• The winch can be released so you can pull line off. The winch has a hand brake for manually-controlled load release.
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• Boat Trailer Roller Bunks Recommendation for a 23 Foot Mako with 250 Hp 4 Stroke Yamaha
• Each pair of roller bunks like part # DL21741 and # DL21740 are designed to support up to 3,000 lbs. Adding additional roller bunks raises the capacity which can be loaded on them, Lets say that the gross weight of your trailer is 6,000 lbs fully loaded, fueled and ready to travel. This means that you would need at least 2 sets of roller bunks to support the weight of your boat. Since your bunks are 8 foot long you would be able to use the 4 foot roller bunks, # DL21740. You would need 4
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• How many Quick Connectors are Included in the Dutton-Lainson Electrical Quick Connects # DL24085
• When ordering the Dutton-Lainson Electrical Quick Connect, # DL24805, you will get 2 plastic connectors, one male and one female and 4 quick connect terminals, properly sized for soldering 6 gauge wire into them, to make one complete quick disconnect setup. If you are using a larger gauge wire for installation of a large winch, you would need to go with the Superwinch Quick Connects, # SW2236, for 2-4 AWG Wire.
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• Hand Winch Recommendation for Building a Homemade Log Arch
• You could use just about any type of hand winch you would like to build a log arch. You will need to determine the capacity that you will need to lift the logs you will be cutting. Having been around a farm most of my life, I would think that a 2,000 lb capacity winch would be sufficient, since you will not need to lift the whole weight of the log with it. I posted a link to all of the 2,000 lb winches that we stock for you. The worm gear winch you selected would be a good choice if you need
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• Availability of Replacement Rollers for Dutton-Lainson Roller Bunk Part # DL21754
• Replacement rollers for the Dutton-Lainson Standard Roller Bunks you mentioned, part # DL21754 are available. The replacement roller is part # DL203228. You can see current pricing information by using the provided link that will take you to the product description page. The rollers are held in place by a bolt that runs through the rollers, so replacement would be a simple process.
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• What is the Width of the Dutton-Lainson Trailer Winch # DL16001
• I went out to the warehouse and measured the Dutton-Lainson Trailer Winch, part # DL16001. The width of the base on the winch measures 3-3/16 inches and the length of the base is 3-1/2 inches. I am including a picture of the winch with the measurement.
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• Recommendation For Straight Tongue Coupler on a Trailer Channel That Measures 3-1/4 Inches Wide
• The straight tongue couplers are available for trailer tongues with either a 2-inch, 2-1/2-inch, or 3-inch channel. With your measurement of 3-1/4 inches wide, it sounds like you will need the 3-inch coupler like the Dutton-Lainson 3-Inch Trailer Coupler, part # DL13897. If you are measuring the width of the trailer channel including the coupler it will normally measure larger than 3 inches. I would recommend for you to measure the trailer channel at a point where you are not measuring the co
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• Recommend Keel Roller Setup For 14 Foot Aluminum Boat
• I would recommend using the Universal Roller Brackets, # MBSPB, this will mount near the front of the trailer. Then you can use the 8 Inch Keel Roller, # DL21712, a 5/8 inch Steel Shaft like part # 408400, and two Pal Nuts, # 408600. You will need to measure your trailer to see if you have space to mount the brackets. You will need an 8 inch area that the brackets can be installed in and adjusted for the roller to contact the keel of the boat.
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• What is the Highest Capacity Two Speed Hand Winch that Can Use a Strap
• Thank you for the compliment on our website. The Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch, # DL14881, can only accept a cable like # DL24104. The slightly lower capacity (3,200 pounds) Shelby winch, # 5481, can accept a strap, # DL24249. This is also a two speed winch with a hand brake. A winch can actually handle more than what it is rated for if it is a rolling or floating load. Take a look at the FAQ articles I have linked for you to see more on the math involved with winches.
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• How To Setup Bunk Rollers on Boat Trailer
• Boat Trailer Roller Bunks, like the item you selected, part # DL21741, are not designed to line-up or center the boat, but for the boat to rest and roll on the bunks. Typically, if you are loading a boat the boat is not loading squarely it is because the trailer is too deep in the water. You would want to use part of the trailer as a reference to determine how far to back the trailer into the water. You would want to install the bunks in place of your existing bunks or rollers. If you have fl
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• Recommend Trailer Winch To Pull Vehicle Up Ramp Onto a Trailer
• Since you will be winching the vehicle up a ramp the incline will put more of a load on the winch. I would recommend going with a higher capacity electric winch. The reason is because of the 30 degree grade and the amount of strain that will be put on the winch and winch cable. At 35 degrees, a 2000 lb winch would have a capacity to pull a rolling load of 3,060 lbs (see FAQ). I would recommend an electric winch like the Superwinch S5000 Electric Trailer Winch, part # 1450200, which has a 5,00
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• Is Pin or Bushing Included in Replacement Handle for Dutton-Lainson Sidewind Trailer Jack # DL22446
• Yes, the pin (bushing) that holds the handle to the jack is included in the Replacement Handle for Dutton-Lainson Sidewind Style Trailer Jack, part # DL22446. This handle will fit the Dutton-Lainson 6400A or 6700A series sidewind tongue jacks made after 1996.
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• Dimensions of the Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Hand Winch # DL10954
• I went out to the warehouse and took pictures of the Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Hand Winch, part # DL10954. I am including a couple of pictures that will show the dimensions on the winch. The overall length of the winch is 5-1/2 inches. The overall height to the top of the drum is 5-1/2 inches. The height to the top of the side of the base is 4-1/4 inches. The width of the winch is 4-3/4 inches. The overall width of the drum is 2-5/16 inches.
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• What is the Diameter of the Dutton-Lainson Spool Roller, # DL21568
• I spoke with my contact at Dutton-Lainson and received the dimensions for you on the Spool Roller, # DL21568. At the narrower section in the middle it has a 2 inch diameter. On the ends it has a 3 inch diameter. I made a picture showing these dimensions.
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• Recommended Winch for Loading Cars On and Off of a Flat Bed Trailer
• Pulling cars onto a trailer will undoubtedly require pulling the vehicle up an incline, which will add extra resistance to the equation. If you are pulling a rolling load, not dragging the car and no flat tires, up just a slight incline like a 3 degree slope the weight capacity of the winch can be multiplied by 6.67 times, see hand winch article, Winching on an Incline, which I have linked for you to review. A steeper incline causes more resistance and reduces the rolling load capacity of a winc
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• What are the Base Dimensions of the Dutton-Lainson Hand Trailer Winch Model DL2000AB
• The overall width of the Dutton Lainson Winch, # DL14730, is 4-3/4 inches. The height from the bottom of the base to the top of the drum is 6-53/64 inches. And the length front to back is 6-1/4 inches, 8-27/32 inches including the drum.
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• Comparing Dutton-Lainson Replacement Winch Handles DL70328 and DL70330
• Each of the Dutton-Lainson handles you have referenced are designed as exact replacements for different winches, so the difference is what models each will fit. For the Replacement Handle # DL70328, it will fit the following models: DL1602DD DL1700-3500B including A models For Replacement Handle # DL70330, it fits the following models: DL1800 DL2000 DL2500 DL3200
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• Winch Base Width Dimensions and Bolt Hole Pattern for the Freewheeling Brake Winch # DL14996
• I attached a drawing showing all of the dimensions for the base of the Dutton-Lainson Freewheeling Brake Winch, # DL14996, for you to review, see link. The overall width of the base, including the curve created by the bend in the plate, adds up to 4-3/4 inches and the overall length of the base is 5-1/2 inches.
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• Ball and Coupler Recommendation for a Trailer with 2-1/2 inch Channel
• One idea would be for you to install the Dutton-Lainson Trailer Coupler # DL13847 that you referenced since it will match the 2.5 inch channel and 2.5 inch distance between bolts, and then get a 1-7/8 inch ball for your ball mount and you should be ready to go. I attached a page that has all of the 1-7/8 inch balls we offer and an FAQ page on hitch balls for you to check out. Another option you have is to install a Fulton Fas-Lok Coupler # F222500301 by having it welded on. That way you would
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• Roller Bunk Recommendations for a 16 ft Boat Trailer with 8 ft Wooden Bunks
• Since your current roller bunks are 8 feet in length I would recommend you get 2 sets of 4 foot long roller bunks like the Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunk # DL21740. I would mount them down the middle of the bunks and if you used two sets of the # DL21740 there would be rollers from front to back on your bunks. Although they are not required for installation you may be interested in purchasing Roller Bunk Brackets # DL21742 for installation of the roller bunks.
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• Does the Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Hand Winch # DL11001 Have a Brake and Reverse Function
• The Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Hand Winch, part # DL11001, is a single speed brake winch for use with cable. The brake function is when the cranking is stopped the reel automatically stops. It can be cranked in reverse. There is no free wheel mode, so to it will have to cranked in reverse to let out the cable. The handle has a hex drive so a 1/2 inch variable speed drill can be used to speed up the cranking process. It has a weight capacity of 2,000 lbs. The cable you will need for the hand win
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• How to Install Boat Trailer Roller Bunks on a EZ Loader Boat Trailer
• You can simply mount the Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunk, part # DL21740, by just screwing or bolting it in. The mounting brackets, Boat Trailer Roller Bunk Bracket, part # DL21742, are optional in mounting part # DL21740, and are not required. If you remove your old bunks and installed part # DL21740, the brackets would be needed to attach to the bottom of the bunk where the holes are and there would be no drilling required. This way the bunks would be adjustable to change the height. If
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• Winch Recommendations for Lifting Canoes and Kayaks to Storage Position
• For lifting and storing your canoes and kayaks, you will want to use either a worm gear or a brake winch. Worm gear and Brake winches, see links, prevent runaway loads, and do not have a free spool mode. The pulling winch you selected would not be the best choice for your application, because it could potentially release the load if not operated safely. I would recommend a worm gear winch for ease of operation. The Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Hand Winch, # DL10950, or # DL10954, would be a gr
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• Can Roller Bunks be Used on a Boat Trailer for a Hurricane SS211 Boat
• According to the research I did, I found that a Hurricane SS211 weighs in at about 2,990 pounds. That is not counting any gear that would be on the boat, water, fuel, and other items. All of these incidentals would push it over 3,000 pounds which would exceed the capacity of the Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunks, # DL21741. All of the roller bunks we carry are rated for either 2,500 pounds (4 foot length) or 3,000 pounds (5 foot length). For your boat, I think the best solution would be carpet
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• Trailer Winch Recommendations for Pulling a 2500 Pound Tractor on to a Trailer
• The Hand winch you selected, Dutton-Lainson Brake Winch # DL15721, would be a great choice as long as your 2,500 lb tractor will always be a rolling load, and the angle of the ramps on the trailer will not be too steep. This winch can use the 20 foot strap, # DL24260, or the 25 foot cable, # DL24102, If you need to move the tractor when not rolling, flat tire or some other mishap, I would recommend using a 5,000 lb capacity winch. The which is only available in an electric winch like the S500
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• Will Dutton-Lainson Angle Winch Mounting Plate Fit a 3x4 Inch Frame and a 4,000 Pound Boat
• I went out to the warehouse to measure the Dutton-Lainson Angle Mounting Plate, # DL24059. The internal width of the U-bolt is 3-1/6 inches. The length is 5 inches. As long as the post is 3 inches wide by 4 inches deep, it will fit. I also spoke with my contact at Dutton-Lainson to get the capacity of the plate. While it does not have an official weight capacity, it is designed for the StrongArm series of electric winches. The highest capacity of a StrongArm winch is 4,500 pounds, so it shoul
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• Sidewind Bulldog Jack Recommendation That Can Accept a Caster Wheel or a Foot Plate
• The Dutton-Lainson Trailer Jack # DL22688 that you referenced does not have a removable foot to allow you to install a caster so it would not be the ideal jack for you. I would recommend you get a Bulldog Round Jack # BD1700100317. You could get a Bulldog Detachable Footplate # BD018564 or a Replacement Heavy-Duty Wheel Caster # BDCP555.
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• Can Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunks Be Used with a Tr-Hull Boat
• I believe the issue is that on a tri-hull boat, too much of the boat weight will be placed on too small of an area on the boat. This could damage the boat if you use Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunks, # DL21741. Instead, quality carpeted bunks and some keel rollers like # 812 that are properly positioned for the shape of a tri-hull boat should work well. It is not that you cannot use roller bunks, you would have to make sure the weight is evenly distributed with additional rollers, like keel r
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• Winch Recommendation for a Personal Water Craft (PWC) Lift
• There could be any number of brand winches on your personal water craft lift. The winch should have some sort of serial number and/or a manufacturer on it somewhere on in the owners literature for the lift. If you cannot find this information, I may be able to determine what winch is used based on the model and manufacturer of the lift itself. You could also use a different brand winch provided that it has the same mounting hole pattern as the existing winch. You will need to measure the cent
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• Roller Bunk and Bracket Recommendations for a Boat Trailer Carrying a Large Boat
• Each pair of these Boat Trailer Roller Bunks # DL21741 have a weight capacity of 3,000 lbs. To determine how many you would need to support the weight of your trailer you will need to know the weight of your trailer. The # DL21741 is a 5 foot section of a roller bunk. We also sell 4 foot sections, so if the length of your trailer requires any combination of 5 and 4 foot sections of roller bunks so that you end up with the correct length for your trailer. The four foot sections are # DL2174
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