Boat Trailer Winch Recommendation for 2,400 lb Console Boat

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For 20 ft center console 2400lbs plus a full tank and 200 hp outboard. What size winch should I use?

asked by: Brian M

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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 long winching distances and wooden bunks like what you currently have the ratio is 1 to 1.

The Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch # DL14725 should work well for you. It has a 2,000 lb capacity and would make easy work of your 2,400 lb console boat.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

For the similar winch with strap, I recommend the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch - TUFFPLATE Finish - 2 Speed - Direct Drive - 2,500 lbs #DL14825 and then adding the Hand Winch Strap with Safety Hook, 2" Wide x 25' Long - 4,000 lbs #DL24249.…

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Answer 2

First let's talk about capacity since you think you were overloading your Fulton XLT 1801. The reason it says max line pull is 1800 lbs first layer and 800 lbs with a full drum is that for every layer of rope wrapped around the drum the capacity…

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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

That's a really unusual place for winch to bend/fail. I'd be willing to be the issue is that the angle of the winch's pull is not ideal. What degree is the winch pulling from relative to the winch plate direction? Parallel?

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Answer 5

With wooden bunks on a boat trailer the ratio of winch capacity to boat is right at 2:1 so you could get away with a winch that has around a 1,500 capacity. But a 1,800 lb winch would be easier to winch in and out like the Single-Speed Boat Trailer…

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Answer 6

The Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch #DL14725 referenced in your question has a freewheel design that will not actually hold a load in the forward or reverse directions. To hold a load in place you will want to go with a brake winch. For a similarly rated…

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Answer 7

While I cannot find the exact specifications for the hole pattern on the Fulton 142208 I was able to find dimensions for the Fulton High-Performance 2-Speed Trailer Winch #F142416. It is going to have the same bolt pattern as the Fulton Winch…

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Answer 8

The Fulton winches like the part #F142425 that you referenced use an industry standard type bolt pattern that allows the winch to be basically installed on any trailer. This Fulton XLT winches goes even farther with extra, elongated, holes to ensure…

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Answer 9

The size winch that you will need depends on a couple of different factors. I have included part of our hand winch FAQ below regarding boat winches and have linked the FAQ article for you to view. Finding the Right Capacity Winch for your Boat…

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Answer 10

I will be happy to show you the mounting hole dimensions for hand winch #DL14725. I have included a picture that shows them for you. This winch can be used with either a strap, #DL24249, or a cable #DL24104. Straps are much better for marine…

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Answer 11

The Replacement Spring #4769-28 that you referenced will install onto the pawl assembly of your winch. Check out the pictures I attached that show an exploded diagram to see how it installs.

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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