I have a quick question with advice to the more experience...
I'm looking to replace my belt winch to an electric one, I have found a Trex 5000, I was wondering if 5000lbs of pulling is a bit much or should I go for a 2000lbs (cheaper)
My boat is a 1992 BFG 18.5 sea imp. (Heavy glass) I have no idea its weight, I calculate a ton more or less but I could be way out, I'm attaching some pictures at the bottom to see if anyone can tell me these types of winch bolts on the same holes as the old winch, looking at it it has the three bolts as the old one but not indicating the distance from each other.
Any advice if these are good and if not where I can looking for one in Sydney to install myself
The specifications of the winch are:
5,000 lbs. rated line pull, single line
3 stage planetary gear train
Sealed Solenoid
Drum Diameter & Length: 33mm x 90mm
Steel Wire Rope: 7.2mm(D) x 10m (L)
Battery/Remote Cable Length: 3m
Gear Ratio: 717:1
Mounting Plate Dimension: 225mm x 125mm
Voltage: DC 12V
Loading Capacity Rolling: 15000 lbs. Marine: 12500 lbs. Pulling: 5000 lbs.
I'm happy with my actual winch, still as new as my trailer but the reason I need to change to electric is I've done my shoulder (tear) and there could be surgery if it won’t heal on its own , I'll appreciate your advice guys...!!!