Notices

Myco winch stand

Thread Tools
 
Old 12-08-2016 | 12:10 AM
  #1  
scippy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Platinum Member
15 Year Member
Platinum Member
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,241
Likes: 263
From: Jackson, n.j. ~ Brooklyn, n.y.
Default Myco winch stand

Have the boat & trailer for a year now and although the trailer pulls great the first thing I want
to update this winter is the winch stand. It's way to tall and even hasrder to crank....Where do
I shop to replace with a more modern low slung winch stand?...................thanks, Scippy
[ATTACH=CONFIG]562522[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]562523[/ATTACH]
Attached Thumbnails Myco winch stand-img_9183.jpg   Myco winch stand-img_9181.jpg  
scippy is offline  
Reply
Old 12-08-2016 | 12:49 AM
  #2  
Registered
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 280
Likes: 1
Default

Nice ride. By the way that's not a winch stand. That's a high rise building. Couple of options. Call MYCO for one big $$, get some pics and have a local welder make you new one, look around OSO or craigslist for one, Manning or other trailer builders or shops. Good luck
PG-13 is offline  
Reply
Old 12-08-2016 | 01:59 AM
  #3  
Griff's Avatar
Charter Member # 55
25 Year Member
Charter Member
Super Moderators
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 20,232
Likes: 2,482
From: Omaha/LOTO
Default

Not sure what you'll be able to do with the position of the bow eye being so high on the boat.

Also, it looks like the front V bunk is hitting the front chines, which is not good.
Griff is offline  
Reply
Old 12-08-2016 | 05:15 AM
  #4  
Registered
 
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 1,244
Likes: 4
From: Lake George, NY
Default

Looks like it needs another set of bunks. Like they would do on a stepped Hull
class6 is offline  
Reply
Old 12-08-2016 | 08:15 AM
  #5  
VoodooRob's Avatar
VIP Member
10 Year Member
VIP Member
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,992
Likes: 48
From: Cleveland Ohio
Default

With some dialing in you can get your trailer set-up for much easier use and to store your boat properly. As Griff mentioned your bow eye is extremely high for some reason. If it were mine I would want bunks for the bow to support the boat correctly. MYCO will dial it in for you but will be expensive. Any good trailer builder can get it done for you. You need to do more than just lower the winch stand. Around this end of the Great Lakes we have Manning and Loadmaster trailer builders.
VoodooRob is offline  
Reply
Old 12-08-2016 | 08:27 AM
  #6  
Registered
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 4,197
Likes: 500
From: KY
Default

Agree, with the bow eye being so high you don't want to lower the winch. If its lower the bow will pulled down which increases trouble for getting the stern all the way on. Then when the boat comes out of the water the boat will st down and increase the strain on the winch assembly. Also agree need a set of bunks further forward to help
AllDodge is offline  
Reply
Old 12-08-2016 | 08:54 AM
  #7  
F-2 Speedy's Avatar
Platinum Member
Community Builder
10 Year Member
Platinum Member
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 11,418
Likes: 3,938
From: Midwest & T-Rock
Default

Guys, the bow eye is in the factory location but the support V is above the eye instead of below it as most are. I agree on the forward bunking being needed for support, Sorry Skippy not meaning to highjack, good luck with the search
Attached Thumbnails Myco winch stand-20160226_151637_resized.jpg  
F-2 Speedy is offline  
Reply
Old 12-08-2016 | 09:08 AM
  #8  
Registered
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 676
Likes: 0
From: Greensboro,NC
Default

Looks like the trailer was not made for that boat. The boat model it was made for is stamped in the winch stand somewhere. If you call myco and give them the vin they will tell you what it was made for. I bought a used myco out of state that was supposed to be for a formula and it was actually for a blackfin fishing boat. Called myco and they were not interested at all in converting it for a different boat. I had the same problem with my winch stand a cut about a foot out of it to lower the winch and it works great. The bunks stands on mine needed to be cut off and new ones were made. Jeff wurl
jwurl is offline  
Reply
Old 12-08-2016 | 09:40 AM
  #9  
Sydwayz's Avatar
Forum Regulator
20 Year Member
Super Moderators
VIP Member
 
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 24,203
Likes: 1,592
From: Worldwide
Default

Contact Loadmaster Boat Trailers in Ohio:


They will sell you an adjustable 2-piece bow stand similar to the Myco style.

http://www.loadmastertrailerco.com/options2/ (scroll down)











And yes, you need to add a set of forward support bunks around the forward section of the keel. That 'stand' down there is no good. I did this two trailers ago, and it was not hard.

Last edited by Sydwayz; 12-08-2016 at 09:42 AM.
Sydwayz is offline  
Reply
Old 12-08-2016 | 09:49 AM
  #10  
Registered
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 4,197
Likes: 500
From: KY
Default

Just bought a trailer from Loadmaster this year. Mine is high also, and during the setup they made the point to make sure the winch should be even if not a bit higher then the bow eye.

My guess is the winch could be mounted lower and then use a roller and guide to bring the strap up higher
AllDodge is offline  
Reply


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.