Pontoon Boat & Deck Boat Forum

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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Do you have a build thread anywhere?

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.

yeah photo-craptastic wiped out several of my well documented builds

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

I'm able to drive my boat all the way up the trailer..

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.

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.

Build a wood box

Loyd, that might just be the ticket! I could make it large enough to store a Jack and chocks.

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.

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.......

https://youtu.be/PVpxD4mOikA

ain't no way he could build a wood pontoon


Instead of a battery why not add new plug from truck to power winch?

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.

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