Electric Winch on trailer

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Electric Winch on trailer

#1 Post by WoodenPontoon » Mon May 21, 2018 6:32 pm

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

#2 Post by bansil » Tue May 22, 2018 1:24 am

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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#3 Post by bansil » Tue May 22, 2018 1:25 am

Do you have a build thread anywhere?
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Re: Electric Winch on trailer

#4 Post by WoodenPontoon » Tue May 22, 2018 6:31 am

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.
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#5 Post by bansil » Tue May 22, 2018 12:02 pm

yeah photo-craptastic wiped out several of my well documented builds :x
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Re: Electric Winch on trailer

#6 Post by PlaynDoc » Tue May 22, 2018 6:19 pm

I'm wondering.... why an electric winch?

I'm able to drive my boat all the way up the trailer..
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Re: Electric Winch on trailer

#7 Post by rancherlee » Tue May 22, 2018 7:37 pm

PlaynDoc wrote:
Tue May 22, 2018 6:19 pm
I'm wondering.... why an electric winch?

I'm able to drive my boat all the way up the 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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Re: Electric Winch on trailer

#8 Post by WoodenPontoon » Tue May 22, 2018 8:28 pm

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.
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Re: Electric Winch on trailer

#9 Post by lakerunner » Wed May 23, 2018 12:45 pm

Build a wood box
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Re: Electric Winch on trailer

#10 Post by WoodenPontoon » Wed May 23, 2018 6:19 pm

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

#11 Post by Rick McC. » Wed May 23, 2018 8:10 pm

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.
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Re: Electric Winch on trailer

#12 Post by curtiscapk » Thu May 24, 2018 6:11 am

lakerunner wrote:
Wed May 23, 2018 12:45 pm
Build a wood box
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....... :nutkick :shock: :? 8) :alright :rofl :rofl

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Re: Electric Winch on trailer

#13 Post by lakerunner » Thu May 24, 2018 6:53 am

ain't no way he could build a wood pontoon


Instead of a battery why not add new plug from truck to power winch?
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Re: Electric Winch on trailer

#14 Post by WoodenPontoon » Thu May 24, 2018 9:00 am

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.
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Re: Electric Winch on trailer

#15 Post by bansil » Thu May 24, 2018 9:13 am

https://www.amazon.com/Yaheetech-Alumin ... +box&psc=1
Mount between pontoons on trailer tuck up to winch/ladder/stop bar
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