deeker
04-10-2010, 08:42 PM
NEED SOME ADVICE--I have an all aluminum trailer with a Powerwinch and hauling a 23' boat.The trailer is designed as a "float on" and usually I only need to use the winch for the last 5- 8 feet depending on the ramp angle and water depth.The winch is mounted on an angled aluminum beam rather than on a winch platform.
The angle of the beam and location of the winch places the alignment of the cable higher than the bow eye which in turn frequently results in the cable being pulled down into and buried in the wrapped cable on the spool which causes kinks, broken cable strands and cable replacement.
I have discussed this problem with the mfr. who indicates that given the light weight aluminum and design of the trailer frame,a standard winch platform cannot be used to raise the winch to a horizontal position as the frame will not support the pressure and stress created by the raised winch pulling and holding the boat.
The Mfr.has prposed to do the following;(1)replace the existing beam,(2) Drill the winch mounting holes lower on the beam,(3) Cut a slot in the beam so that the cable can run directly to the bow eye on a level line from the winch spool.
This sounds like a reasonable solution but I wanted to get the thoughts of others as I want to get this problem fixed ! Thoughts,suggestions,etc.will be appreciated.
The angle of the beam and location of the winch places the alignment of the cable higher than the bow eye which in turn frequently results in the cable being pulled down into and buried in the wrapped cable on the spool which causes kinks, broken cable strands and cable replacement.
I have discussed this problem with the mfr. who indicates that given the light weight aluminum and design of the trailer frame,a standard winch platform cannot be used to raise the winch to a horizontal position as the frame will not support the pressure and stress created by the raised winch pulling and holding the boat.
The Mfr.has prposed to do the following;(1)replace the existing beam,(2) Drill the winch mounting holes lower on the beam,(3) Cut a slot in the beam so that the cable can run directly to the bow eye on a level line from the winch spool.
This sounds like a reasonable solution but I wanted to get the thoughts of others as I want to get this problem fixed ! Thoughts,suggestions,etc.will be appreciated.