Is the Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Hand Winch, # DL10970 Salt Water Resistant for Marine Applications

Updated 10/05/2010 | Published 10/01/2010

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Question:

I want to set up a winch to rotate a swing boat lift 180 degrees in a marine environment. Is this winch compatible with marine salt water environment? Thanks

asked by: Tom

Expert Reply:

The Dutton-Lainson Worm Gear Hand Winch, # DL10970, is made of laminated steel gears and a steel base, which is powder coated for some protection, but it is susceptible to the elements and corrosion. Instead, a better option would be the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch, # DL14730.

This winch has a Zinc plated yellow chromate TUFFPLATE finish has three times the corrosion resistance of standard zinc plated trivalent chrome process and 30 percent greater corrosion resistance when compared to powder coated finish. This winch can be used with a strap, # DL24249, or a cable, # DL24045.

expert reply by: Michael H