Winch Recommendations for a 2,250 lb Boat  

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Generally speaking to boat-size-to-winch capacity is generally 2 to 1. With good roller and short winching distances the ratio increases to 3 to 1, but if you have long winching distances and wooden bunks the ratio is 1 to 1.

Lets say you fit the typical setup and the ratio would be 2 to 1 the Pro Series Hand Winch # PSKR10000301 would not have the capacity as it would only have 2,000 lbs of capacity with this ratio and you would need 2,250 lbs. If you have have roller bunks this winch would work for you.

Otherwise you would need a Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch # DL15303 as it has a 1,400 lb capacity that when the 2 to 1 ratio is applied turns into 2,800 lbs of capacity.

If you have a long winching distance plus wood bunks you would need something with the 1 to 1 capacity that would be adequate. For that you would want a Dutton-Lainson Brake Winch # DL15721.

For a cable to go along with the Dutton-Lainson winches you would want a Hand Winch Cable # DL24102.

I attached an FAQ article on handwinches for you to check out also.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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