replacing winch what load to get

[sdexcalibur]

ok, My old winch is rusted to h***, so I'm looking to replace it besides it is a cable winch and I was always neverous of it snapping and hurting some one, So on to my question which load should I get right now it says 2500 lbs, but not sure if its overkill, or if I need to go bigger, It's a bayliner capri, 19' with a volvo penta I/O, thanks all

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: replacing winch what load to get

you should be ok with 2500. Fulton makes a very good winch.

 

[Nitro_boy]

Re: replacing winch what load to get

I have been through two winches. I finally got one with gear on both sides so it doesn't pull to one side in case you have to really torque on it. My new one was like 18 dollars at Harbor Freight. Figured if I trashed this one it wouldn't worry too much about it.

 

[sdexcalibur]

Re: replacing winch what load to get

what size boat do you have, I saw the ones at harbor freight just didn't see a 2500 lbs one,