Recommended Winch to Pull Kayaks and Canoes Up 5 Foot Embankment Onto Trailer
Updated 07/22/2019 | Published 07/18/2019
Question:
We have to pull them out of the river up a 5 foot embankment to the trailer. Suggestions?
asked by: Cindy R
Expert Reply:
For the type of application you described I recommend going with a highly-rated brake winch that's designed more for vertical lifting such as the excellent Dutton-Lainson # DL15761. This particular winch features a 2,500 pound weight capacity and an automatic braking mechanism that locks the load in place to help with pulling the canoes and kayaks up a steep embankment. It also has a freewheel lever that lets you easily feed the cable out manually.
I have attached the written manual/instructions for this winch that you can check out as well.
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Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch w/ Automatic Brake - TUFFPLATE Finish - Freewheel - 2,500 lbs
- Trailer Winch
- Brake Hand Winch
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- 2001 - 4000 lbs
- Standard Hand Crank
- Single Speed Winch
- Wire Rope
- Dutton-Lainson
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