Electric Winch on trailer
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- WoodenPontoon
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Electric Winch on trailer
I'm putting an electric winch and battery on my trailer. I'm concerned about using the webbing strap that came with the battery box, as it's easy to cut. Any suggestions for a more durable method of securing the battery to the trailer?
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Re: Electric Winch on trailer
A steel battery box off of heavy equipment or steel box used to mount under a trailer or flatbed, check out northern tools dot com
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Re: Electric Winch on trailer
Do you have a build thread anywhere?
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- WoodenPontoon
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Re: Electric Winch on trailer
Never gave any thought to a metal box. Thanks!
Yes, there should be a build process on this site. I'll have to look as photo bucket may have blocked my pictures.
Yes, there should be a build process on this site. I'll have to look as photo bucket may have blocked my pictures.
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Re: Electric Winch on trailer
yeah photo-craptastic wiped out several of my well documented builds
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Re: Electric Winch on trailer
I'm wondering.... why an electric winch?
I'm able to drive my boat all the way up the trailer..
I'm able to drive my boat all the way up the trailer..
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Re: Electric Winch on trailer
Powerloading is a big no no in some places. If your using more than idle speed to drive your boat/pontoon up the trailer please consider the damage your prop wash may be causing to the ramp.
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- WoodenPontoon
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Re: Electric Winch on trailer
Power loading is frowned upon in CT.
Additionally, I had major back surgery last year and thought an electric winch would be the best choice for future visits to the lakes.
Additionally, I had major back surgery last year and thought an electric winch would be the best choice for future visits to the lakes.
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Re: Electric Winch on trailer
Build a wood box
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- WoodenPontoon
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Re: Electric Winch on trailer
Loyd, that might just be the ticket! I could make it large enough to store a Jack and chocks.
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Re: Electric Winch on trailer
I have an electric winch on my airboat trailer.
The battery box (standard nylon one) is bolted to the aluminum trailer frame with stainless nuts and bolts.
I tie on the lid with a piece of dock line, rather than using the flimsy plastic belt thing that came with the battery box.
The battery box (standard nylon one) is bolted to the aluminum trailer frame with stainless nuts and bolts.
I tie on the lid with a piece of dock line, rather than using the flimsy plastic belt thing that came with the battery box.
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Re: Electric Winch on trailer
How do you know he's got the skill's to builD a WOOD BOX? Some people don't have all the tool's or knowledge to build stuff out of wood especially a box! Next thing you know you'll want him to build a PONTOON out of wood! Oh wait.......
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Re: Electric Winch on trailer
ain't no way he could build a wood pontoon
Instead of a battery why not add new plug from truck to power winch?
Instead of a battery why not add new plug from truck to power winch?
Loyd & Betty Meeks
Livin the lake life
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Home lake is Tenkiller
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- WoodenPontoon
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Re: Electric Winch on trailer
I'm hoping to develop my skill set ......
I don't want to restrict which vehicle can be used to tow the boat. My Dad has a truck with a plug and I would not be able to launch his boat from my truck.
I don't want to restrict which vehicle can be used to tow the boat. My Dad has a truck with a plug and I would not be able to launch his boat from my truck.
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Re: Electric Winch on trailer
https://www.amazon.com/Yaheetech-Alumin ... +box&psc=1
Mount between pontoons on trailer tuck up to winch/ladder/stop bar
Mount between pontoons on trailer tuck up to winch/ladder/stop bar
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