dingbat
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Re: Winch Needed...Other Left Me
Do yourself a favor and do the math before buying, especially if working with a short load line. Winch loads are calculated with an empty spool. If calculated using a full spool, the capacity could be as little as half.
I have a boat of similar weight and my #4.2K electric struggles to the point of almost stalling the last couple of feet. I?m going to a #6K winch when this one gives up.
Here is a link to the math I posted a while ago.
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=439510
FWIW: You can always cut the winch cable to the miminum length that would work to keep the lost of torque to a minimum
Do yourself a favor and do the math before buying, especially if working with a short load line. Winch loads are calculated with an empty spool. If calculated using a full spool, the capacity could be as little as half.
I have a boat of similar weight and my #4.2K electric struggles to the point of almost stalling the last couple of feet. I?m going to a #6K winch when this one gives up.
Here is a link to the math I posted a while ago.
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=439510
FWIW: You can always cut the winch cable to the miminum length that would work to keep the lost of torque to a minimum
