Mounting Post Recommendation for Winching Boat Trailer Out of Water
Updated 05/26/2015 | Published 05/23/2015
Question:
Im looking at dl14881 3,500lb braking winch to haul my boats onto the grass each fall. What kind of post, how high and how deep, do I need?
asked by: Sheila
Expert Reply:
When determining the mounting height for installing a winch you want to choose a height that will allow the winch to pull as level as possible relative to the ground it's used on. You will also want to choose a post that will have enough capacity for the amount of weight you will be winching.
A tree or stump is not a recommended place to mount a winch. Normally in these situations, people mount the winch on a steel post that is held in the ground with concrete in order to support the weight.
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