latindog Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 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 CapacityRolling: 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...!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4myson Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 A bit of an Overkill on the 5000lb for what you require ....I'd go the 2000lb . I've sent you a PM . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latindog Posted August 14, 2015 Author Share Posted August 14, 2015 Thanks for the PM , you right about the 2000lbs I was reading the rolling capacity as 1500lbs for some reason until I checked again, just now, that'll save me some $$$ , Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric001 Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 (edited) Just a quick point about the weight, take the boat and trailer to your local weigh bridge. It shouldn't cost much, even your local tip should have a weigh bridge. Is the wire replaceable because it is horrible stuff once it ages a bit, rust and broken strands. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited August 14, 2015 by Ric001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinfisher 4.9 Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Just from left field.....have you considered installing a "boat catch", drive straight onto the trailer and you will never need a winch again? Best thing I ever bought. Just needs a bit of practice but saves so much of fussing around, not to mention dollars. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latindog Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 Considering? I was in love with it when I saw it done in Botany Bay , i couldn't believe how quick these guys did it , I never tried driving it up I guess I need the practice on a quiet day coz I hate it when onlookers are having a lough on my account, lol ...what I like also it's so easy to install Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinfisher 4.9 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 I agree with the spectators, does intimidate a bit. A few factors involved - wind blowing your boat and tidal movement - these can be overcome with practice (in a secluded, private location). The other big one is your trailer - some are not that helpful for driving onto. I have a twin hull and I can easily get onto the trailer at a 45 degree angle. Once partially on, just let it settle and then power slowly forward and it locks into place. Have had trailer boats for over 40 years and only got onto this with my last boat 3 years ago. Oh, the wasted effort over those years, especially when you are single handed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latindog Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 Just a quick point about the weight, take the boat and trailer to your local weigh bridge. It shouldn't cost much, even your local tip should have a weigh bridge. Is the wire replaceable because it is horrible stuff once it ages a bit, rust and broken strands You are correct that's something I had in the back of my mind but never got to do it, just found out in Minto there is a public weigh bridge 14 min away from me , will be paying it a visit one of these days ...!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locodave Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Did mine over weekend. Total weight and weight on tow ball. $15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 A lot will depend on how deep the trailer is in the water , if water only up to the axle a lot of power will be required , at the other end of the scale if the trailer is deep in the water & the boat basically floats on then it will require very little power . Then there is all the variations in between Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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