How to Determine What Size Boat that a Winch Can Pull

Updated 06/26/2017 | Published 06/24/2017

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Fulton Galvanized Winch Cable with Hook - 50' x 7/32" - 5,600 lbs

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Question:

what size boat can this winch pull

asked by: Arthur

Expert Reply:

The Fulton High-Performance 2-Speed Trailer Winch with Handbrake # F142430 that you referenced has a 3,700 lbs weight capacity. The size and weight of the boat that it can pull really depends on what your boat trailer setup is like.

A boat to winch size capacity is typically 2 to 1 which means that this particular winch should typically be able to pull a 7,000 lb boat. If you have good rollers and a short distance to pull then that could make the ratio 3 to 1. If you have wooden bunks and a long distance that could make the ratio 1 to 1. There are a few different factors that play into this as well. I have attached a helpful article that goes into a little bit more details for you to check out.

Keep in mind that this winch can only be used with a cable. You can use the Fulton Galvanized Winch Cable with Hook # FWC7500100 as well as the Winch Wire Rope Keeper # F501001 to complete your setup.

expert reply by: Jon G