New boat winch

[mick]

Acquired a nice 8m long 11mm Dyneema rope with SS hook so thinking might as well get a new winch.
Are the braked ones ok to use

[Jeff]

Would you mind telling me where you got the rope from and cost.
Thanks
Jeff

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by mick

Are the braked ones ok to use

I wouldn't be without, much safer & controlled imho.

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Jeff

Would you mind telling me where you got the rope from and cost.
Thanks
Jeff

I paid about £100 for mine from here. They make them to order in-house, so will make up anything you want. You could also try Union Industries in Leeds.

[mick]

Originally Posted by Jeff

Would you mind telling me where you got the rope from and cost.

Thanks

Jeff

Yup here http://www.yachtropes.co.uk
I call in though as local to me and cash talks getting some other bits as well SS ratchets couple of mooring lines with eyes on each end
The winch rope works out about £40
I've prob gone ott with 11 mm but I can use it for other things as well

[Jeff]

Thanks both :-)

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by mick

Yup here Ropes, Loadstraps, Twines and Slings : DSM Group
I call in though as local to me and cash talks getting some other bits as well SS ratchets couple of mooring lines with eyes on each end
The winch rope works out about £40
I've prob gone ott with 11 mm but I can use it for other things as well

Never heard of 'em, you've kept them quiet

[mick]

It's a big concern Dave if you need some ropes splicing go see em they got every rope you can think of it would seem

[Seaflyer02]

You could also try typing in Winchmax on eBay. Guy is in Suffolk and has given first class service.
I got a 3000lb winch off him last year and wish I had got it years ago it is fantastic. I use a 45ah car battery which I keep in the boot with a Anderson plug. It takes 46 seconds to recover the boat.

It might be worth a look.

[mick]

Just ordered this
Dutton 2500 LB 2 gear braked

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by mick

Just ordered this Attachment 103690
Dutton 2500 LB 2 gear braked

That's what I have, remove the winch handle when the trailer's parked up or it'll get nicked.

[mick]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

That's what I have, remove the winch handle when the trailer's parked up or it'll get nicked.

Ah so it will be a decent one then

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by mick

Ah so it will be a decent one then

Got the same Mate

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by mick

Ah so it will be a decent one then

Naturally


.....sh1t happens.......

[BogMonster]

My winch is the same as that manual one pictured, and I've also just ordered a Winchmax 3000lb electric for the new trailer!

I've been using 6mm Dyneema for years on both this and the old boat, plenty strong enough for a boat winch and lasts much longer than the silly straps. I guess it cost me about £25 for the bit I got recently c/w a hook spliced on to it. I bought it from Goodwinch, a 4x4 winch supplier.

[Ian M]

I have been looking to upgrade to Dyneema line on my winch for some time. However, my winch, a Fulton T3205, has simply a zinc plated drum which is not really up to the job where sea water is concerned. I do not want to put a new Dyneema line onto this drum as I am sure the sides of the drum will quickly abrade the new Dyneema line.
I have thought about buying the same type of winch and getting the drum properly galvanised, but having to get a brand new drum galvanised seems a bit daft.
Any thoughts on this? Is the Dutton any better in this respect? How has yours lasted PD?

[Pikey Dave]

Winch is fine for a 6 year old one, I give it a good wash off & spray with silicone after each outing. Saying that, the dyneema is starting to fur up a bit.
Just had a look at your pics, mine is in better nick than yours.


.....sh1t happens.......

[steco1958]

Originally Posted by mick

Just ordered this Attachment 103690
Dutton 2500 LB 2 gear braked

That's what I have on my trailer, great control when launching

[mick]

New winch arrived, had a bit of spatter on inside of drum doh cleaned it off and given it a couple of Coates of galv spray

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by mick

New winch arrived, had a bit of spatter on inside of drum doh cleaned it off and given it a couple of Coates of galv spray

I'd give it a coat of corroguard or waxoyl before you put the rope on.