New winch monday

[Graham Nash]

As my years increase, so does the effort needed to get my boat on its trailer at Ridge Wharfe marina.

The slip is about 15ft long and about 30deg angle!

 

Anyway, I walked around the trailers last week and noticed that without exception,  every one else's was bigger than mine!

 

My boat (590tt) is very nearly 600kg, engine is best part of 100kg, anchor, fuel etc probably 20kg+ and my winch was 630kg (with a freyed strap). 

 

I decided that an upgrade was required so I played about with a warrior elecric winch that ive had fir a few years but in the end I decided on a new 1450kg dual speed and strap. 

 

I fitted it this morning before work and am looking forward to trying it out. 

[Gummage]

I spray mine with agricultural chain lube. Seems to keep corrosion away.

[Graham Nash]

1 minute ago, Gummage said:

I spray mine with agricultural chain lube. Seems to keep corrosion away.

I think I could be doing with some of that stuff on my elbows and shoulders! 

[Gummage]

No , you want uddermint for that

[Jim]

I hope that top roller spins freely or you'll get a lot of drag from that.

[plaicemat]

When I was trailering my Warrior, I fitted an electric winch to the trailer. Easy-peasy from then on.

 

Terry.