Comparison Between Fulton FW32000101 F2 and Two Speed F142424 Hand Winches
Published 06/30/2016
Question:
what is the difference between the XT and the XLT? Do you recommend one over the other fro my below needs. It is for a 23 foot boat Grady white center condole with a 300 Yamaha 4 stroke motor on a conquest heavy duty alu trailer.
asked by: JOnathan
Expert Reply:
I'm not sure which winch you're wanting to compare to the # FW32000101 Fulton F2. Could you have meant the Fulton two speed, part # F142424?
Both winches have a 3200 lb capacity, both use a 20 foot strap, and both have two speeds. The F2 has an enclosed spool that helps protect the strap from UV exposure while the two speed's spool is is exposed. Other than that, the differences between the two are cosmetic.
The ideal ratio between boat weight and winch capacity is 2:1, so either winch would be appropriate for boats weighing up to 6400 lbs, unless you're using roller bunks and have a short winching distance in which case the ratio can go 3:1.
If you click the provided link, you can see our hand winch FAQ article.
If I personally had to choose between the two, I'd choose the F2, part # FW32000101 because of its more ergonomic design and because of the fact that most of the strap and the inner workings are protected by the housing of the winch.
