steve chalupka

I've been searching the internet trying to educate myself on this topic. Here's what I need

I need a new winch for my Eagle trailer. Stripped out on the weekend.


* Boat is 26'' Sonic Prowler 5,500 lbs - 6,000 lbs (fuel,gear etc..
* Trailer has carpeted bunks. Requires alot of cranking to get "right" to sit correctly on bow rollers.
* Current winch is Fulton T2605, 2,600 lb max. line pull. Don't like it at all! Just not HD enough. Want something Much more heavy duty.
* Want 3" (not 2") HD strap (JR Marine makes nice model).
* I get the line pull thing. Half the weight of the boat etc..
Questions
1. What is the Max. line pull model made that utilizes a 3" strap? I found A Fulton 3700, 3,700 lb line pull Series but I believe it only uses a cable. Also found Fulton model T32ZHDO301.

2. Is there no such a thing as a 2- speed 5,000 lbs trailer winch that uses a 3" strap?
3. Is Fulton the best choice?

Thanks.
S -

Scarab28

Try a "Shelby"

Wes Burmark

I went with a Powerwench RC 30. It loads my Fountain with twins on a bunk trailer without a problem. As I launch my 29' solo having the electric wench is a god-sent. Trying to hand crank it was a bear. Best $400 ever spent.

Redhook98

I bought the Fulton F2 dual-speed winch. Very nice. Looks and winches great!

502ss

iTrader: (3)

Was also thinking of the powerwinch but would rather a strap. Ever looked at the drum to see if the cable could be replaced with a strap?

How are you powering it? I have an EOH brake system with an emergency break away battery but I am not sure that battery is big enough?

Sydwayz

iTrader: (1)

I just bought the biggest Shelby listed on eTrailer.com after seeing one on a Myco newer than mine. I used it for the first time this weekend with my old cable and it worked great. I'll probably replace my cable this winter, with another cable.

Wes Burmark

The cable is stout. I would not worry about it. I wired the wench directly to the truck battery with a 60 amp breaker (wiring, breaker, wireless remote, pulley, all included with the wench). I keep the truck running when I use the wench. You can back your trailer into the water slowly while using the wireless remote to winch the boat on your trailer. It's a slick way to go. Before I had a two-speed hand crank. It was a tough go to retrieve my Fountain solo.

steve chalupka

So I spoke with a Tech guy at Fulton today.
Apparently there are no hand crank winches over 3,200 lb pull that utilize a 3" strap according to Fulton (that they make). They have a 3,700 lb pull but it is cable only. I did want to stay with a 3" strap.
Sydwayz. What pound pull (model no.) are you using? You have a much bigger boat (AT) than my Sonic.
Thanks
S -

Sydwayz

iTrader: (1)

Shelby 3200 lbs. 2 speed winch from eTrailer.com.

You are not lifting the boat, just pulling it. Also, I typically loosen my winch after i get the boat and trailer on level ground, the snug it back up. I rely on my HD 10K lbs ratchet straps to hold the boat and trailer together.

troper

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I put this nylon cable on my RC 30. I used 7/16

http://www.samsonrope.com/index.cfm?rope=192