trailer set up, would like a second set of eyes

[Wingpilot]

Re: trailer set up, would like a second set of eyes

I'm with you lion hunter, the boat doesn't fit the trailer very well at all.
Inboard outboard I/O doesn't matter the hull needs to be supported by the transom, the weight should be evenly distributed between the keel rollers and the bunks.

PS- He's right! That winch strap should be coming off the TOP of the spool. It's coming off the bottom according to th pictures.

What difference does it make?

Capt. A70; If you decide to do it your way then more power to you. We all make our own decisions to make it easier or harder for ourselves. I still tell my wife ..."there's a 'right' way and there's "your" way- you makes you choice and you lives wid' it.
Fact of the matter is- - 99.99999% of the winches out there are designed for the crank and the dog system to operate when the handle is turned clockwise when looking at the crank. It will wind the cable or the strap onto the top of the winch spindle. The only way to get it to wind onto the bottom is to turn the handle anti-clockwise (British) or counter-clockwise (American). If that's what you want to do, then Great!. But it will be uncomfortable for the rest of us. Even the electric winches operate that way. And that is what is being pointed out by "FED", He's pretty sharp!
Of course, no matter what is said here, you will do what you think is right- and that's OK. I just hope that neither you nor anyone else gets hurt just to prove a point. I'm done- - - my opinion is worth just what you paid for it!

 

[a70eliminator]

Re: trailer set up, would like a second set of eyes

SINGLE SPEED TRAILER WINCHES: The easy to use two-way ratchets bring the rope into either the top of drum or the bottom to hold bow of boat down on models T600, 903Z, T1100, T1300, T1500, T1500Z & T1801.

 

[Wingpilot]

Re: trailer set up, would like a second set of eyes

SINGLE SPEED TRAILER WINCHES: The easy to use two-way ratchets bring the rope into either the top of drum or the bottom to hold bow of boat down on models T600, 903Z, T1100, T1300, T1500, T1500Z & T1801.

Mr. a70 Capt; You are exactly right! And if you read a little further (or- better yet, try it yourself) you will see that to make it feed on/off the bottom you have to turn the crank handle BACKWARDS! Now go find someone else to get into a peeing contest with.

 

[a70eliminator]

Re: trailer set up, would like a second set of eyes

Mr. a70 Capt; You are exactly right! And if you read a little further (or- better yet, try it yourself) you will see that to make it feed on/off the bottom you have to turn the crank handle BACKWARDS! Now go find someone else to get into a peeing contest with.

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[Lion hunter]

Re: trailer set up, would like a second set of eyes

This thread has degraded from a simple question to a tirade.

Edit: Withdrawl myself from the match.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: trailer set up, would like a second set of eyes

With most 2 speed winches, the crank will travel in opposite directions depending on what speed you select. Mine feeds from the top but since it is upside down, I have to crank it backwards according to the winch gurus. Seems to work fine for me though!

 

[bruceb58]

Re: trailer set up, would like a second set of eyes

In general, don't exceed 100/125 lbs down weight. However, if, by moving the boat forward, TOO MUCH weight is transferred to the tow vehicle, then a compromise has to be accepted.

The tongue weight needs to be 10% to 15% of the towed weight. For example, if the boat weighs 3000#, the tongue weight should be a minimum of 300#.