Size of hand winch

[justfloating]

I am just doing the final touches on my DIY pontoon trailer and was looking for some advice on which would be the best for me.
The pontoon is a 19' that at the moment I do not know what it weighs exactly but I am comfortable with the number 2000 lbs.

The winch tower I have made will accept any type or size of winch whether it be a hand or electric, do I consider one with a brake?

What are you using?

[lakerunner]

Unless you plan to winch it on the trailer a standard Wally World single gear will do just fine. Otherwise there are gear reduction winches that will drag it onto trailer from ground

[justfloating]

When I am done with this trailer I am expecting that all I have to do is point the boat in the direction of the trailer and it would just load itself.

But for those times it doesn't I want a winch that will work more than me.

[tuned]

Looks like some nice handywork.
I just got rid of my winky single speed winch and went with a 2 speed hand cranker by Dutton Lainson. I am really impressed with mine. Those guys have TONS of choices on US made winches.

Once I made my decision (2500# 2-speed with strap), I shopped around and was surprised to see that Cabelas was my best price. About $100 to my door.

Here's the linky: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templ ... 23&Go.x=22

[justfloating]

Here's a quick update

I remembered what I said the first time I painted a trailer yellow, it takes at least 3 coats for it to cover properly and yes it is a bit bright. On the bright side I am doubtful that trailer will be stolen.
Starburst Yellow

I am going with a 2000lbs winch.

[Stephen]

That is a bright yellow, but it looks good!

[GXPWeasel]

So is your Toon yellow too? If so, that will look pretty cool, and you will definitely be easy to spot in the lot at the ramp.

[justfloating]

So is your Toon yellow too? If so, that will look pretty cool, and you will definitely be easy to spot in the lot at the ramp.

Yes they are but not as bright, I am hoping after a couple of coats it will be a bit darker. Those picture were of the first coat on a grey primer which I think will make it look brighter.

Time will tell.

[Snider4]

Wow nice work! Do you hire out!?

Just curious, how much will you have in materials once your finished?

[justfloating]

Wow nice work! Do you hire out!?

Just curious, how much will you have in materials once your finished?

Just pennies short of a thousand but thats everything right down to the UHMW bunk strips with the only exception of a spare tire.
I thought I wait to get one until the boat is ready as it is a kit pontoon boat which is the next project.

[Woody]

Lookin' good !!