Afishionado Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 As my body slowly disintergrates around a brain that still feels it's only in it's mid thirties, I have to think about technology giving me a hand. I have seen on ebay and other places electric (12 Volt off the car) powered winches that fit on the winch post of the trailer. Apparently they can pull 5000lb on a level pull and recover at the rate of 6ft a minute. Has anyone any experience of one of these doohickies, any opinions as to their worth in the terms of function? Answers please on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Aaaaaaaaaaah......... Mike You need one of these........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Capable of pulling back one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 For convenience...... plugs into vehicle so you don't need a battery on ya trailer. keeps it away from seawater. I intend to carry a manual winch, just as back-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted May 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 My! thatsabigun Mrs!!! That looks a real beast and I guess well up on the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Oh yus M8 2500lbs of pull Bit OTT for this boat, but came quite cheap and only just second hand Mike, you will know but for the benny of others you are, of course, only sledging your boat onto the trailer and the pull required is relative to the gradient of the slip. ( in lay language). EG, At 0 degrees (level ground) with good rollers you could push a large boat along a trailer. If you're on the max for your winch on a steep incline, you could use a snatch block and simply double up. This halves the speed of retrieve but near doubles the relative pulling power of the winch........ ish. Where can you get a 'leccy winch for 60 squid ? T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted May 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Where can you get a 'leccy winch for 60 squid ? Have a look at ..... http://motors.search.ebay.co.uk/electric-w...pZ1QQsacatZ1293 Mad Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Looks interesting Mike Thanks for the link Coddy ps - Did you get my PM by the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Mike, I keep getting tempted to get an electric winch as Helen finds it quite difficult winching the boat onto the trailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazza Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Hi Mike , Have you thought of a two speed manual winch. I just put one on mine and the small gear is soooooo easy!!! I don`t know the size boat your pulling but mines a warrior 165. I would imagine anyting much heavier would be hard work Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Removed Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Hi Mike, Me + a friend (Alan) own an older 18 Ft dory pilot with a 70hp motor , not sure how much she weighs but is a bit of a lump .Last year Alan got an elec winch off ebay for around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted May 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Andy admits.......It wasnt untill after we got it we found out that rollers on our trailor were Knacked & we didnt need it anyway ! Andy! You are a true weekend trailer sailor of the finest caliber That remark guarantees life membership of the guild of cock up merchants of which I too am a member. Any way you reckon one of these electric thingies is worth a go then? Mad Mike PS Gazza, my boat is a Sea Hog Samurai which is similar to the Warrior in weight. My problem is deminishing strength Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy fred Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 seems you lot need to plug yourselves into the national grid for ten mins revitalise your nether regions,trailers what are you talking about!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Removed Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Mike , i would try a two speed geard winch before investing in a cheap ebay elec one . Dont get me wrong they can do a job , but for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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