Recommended Hand Winch For 3/8 Wire Cable

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I need a hand winch for positioning a dock. The load would be less than 800lbs and capacity would need to be around 20foot of 3/8inch of SS wire rope.. What options do you have?

asked by: Doug

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Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch # DL15440 will allow you to position your dock safely. This unit is rated to handle up to 3200 lbs. The drum storage on this unit is a maximum 3/8" x 30' of wire rope. The thickest cable that we carry that will work with # DL15440 is # DL24100 which is 25 feet long and 1/4 inches in diameter.

expert reply by: Timothy G

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Answer 1

We actually had this come up before and a coworker made a picture showing hole spacing and other measurements for the winch. I have added the picture he made to this answer page and also to the product page for you. And I have also linked a video…

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Answer 2

Finding the right capacity winch for your boat trailer is fairly simple but you have factors that must be taken into consideration. Boat-size-to-winch capacity is generally 2 to 1. With good rollers and short winching distances, you could increase…

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Generally when picking out a winch for a boat trailer the ratio is 2 to 1 meaning you would need a winch with roughly half the capacity as the weight of the boat. With good rollers and a short winching distance the ratio increases to 3 to 1, but with…

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You are correct that Shelby is no longer in business. Based on my research it looks like your Shelby 5470A is a 2,800 pound hand winch. I wasn't able to locate the drum capacity on the 5470A but the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch #DL15440 that you…

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We don't carry the Shelby 5408 winch, but from what I see they are the same mounting holes as the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch with TUFFPLATE Finish, Two Speed with Direct Drive - 3,200 lbs #DL15440. I've attached a picture of those measurements…

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Answer 6

Yes, the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch with TUFFPLATE Finish, #DL15440, would be a great winch for a boat trailer, especially a larger boat. The TUFFPLATE Finish makes the winch acceptable for marine use and the two speed gearing will help winch the boat…

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Hey Chris, I recommend checking out the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch w/ Automatic Brake #DL15761 which has a slightly higher weight rating at 2,500 lbs and has a 9-3/8" long handle. The handle is a bit long, but it's positioned on one end of…

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The 3,200 lb 2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch with 20' Strap and Brake #315-W3200D will be sufficient to pull in your 3,190 lb boat if your trailer has rollers on it as that will make your boat easier to move. If you have bunks then it will technically…

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Answer 9

Hey John! For a 2 speed winch that will make cranking up your pontoon easier I recommend the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch #DL14825. This winch has high carbon steel gears and permanently lubricated bearings with a 2,500 lb capacity so it won't have…

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Answer 10

Hey Bill, so if it was me I would go with the Dutton Lainson winch part #DL17085 over the Fulton. I really like DL winches because they are well made, very reliable, and made in the USA. Fulton winches aren't terrible but DL winches win if for…

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