Recommend Hand Winch To Winch a 21.5 Foot 4,000 lb Boat
Updated 11/29/2011 | Published 11/26/2011
Question:
Boat ez load roller trailer. assume boat 4000lbs 21.5 ft long. will this winch crank boat onto trailer from start to finish without submerging wheel bearings .. that is a full load will be on winch for a part of the haul out.
asked by: Richard M
Expert Reply:
The guideline when selecting a winch is to weigh the boat when it is fully loaded and ready to travel with supplies, gas, etc. Then, take the gross weight and divide by 1.5, which will tell you the capacity winch you will need. You will want to weigh your boat with it loaded like you were going on a boat outing.
If you are trying to winch the boat without submerging the trailer and not getting your bunks wet, this can add more strain to the winch. If you are doing so, you would want to go with a higher capacity winch, like the item you selected, Fulton High-Performance 2-Speed Trailer Winch, part # F142430, which has a 3,700 lb capacity.
For a winch cable, you will want to use the Fulton Galvanized Winch Cable, part # FWC7500100.
I have linked an FAQ on hand winches.
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