The Rev Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Hi Everyone, I have been thinking about upgrading the winch on my boat trailer to an electric one that comes with a remote to operate it. Was wondering the pro's and con's for them from any users? I currently have a manual winch for my Quintrex Renegade 4.2 M tinnie, that as I get older, takes a bit of effort to wind the boat on with. Thoughts? The Rev (Bruce) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunc333 Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 hi rev for a tinnie that size ,the answer from me is yes and a small elec winch will do it . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmck Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 If you are a bit of a handyman it is not difficult to mount a starter motor to drive a manual winch. I have done about 8, usually Jarrett winches. THe mod still leavers the manual winding option untouched. THese will pull up a 20+ ft fibre glass boat with no difficulty---- and damned quick too. Very good for beach retrieves. As I'm in Adelaide I cant make you one... but happy to explain it all. A small commercial one will likely be cheaper. Be careful of wireless remote controls..... they have a tendancy to get wet when you forget they are in your pocket.!! Its very simple to arrange a cord down either side of the boat to activate the winch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61 crusher Posted November 5, 2020 Share Posted November 5, 2020 Another option if you have a hex shaped end on the winch is to use a cordless drill & socket to suite in low speed, preferably one with a variable speed trigger on cordless drill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
campr Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 I have always been amazed at how slow leci winches are and thought why would you bother? I have always taken some pride in being quicker getting boat in and out single handed than most crews. Im mid 70s, far from fit with a 5.6 meter Quinnie with 90hp Honda and have no problem winching her onto trailer single handed. Although I must admit that I have lately been swinging to driving her onto the trailer after fitting a boat-catch. My tips for easy launching and winching are as follows. 1. Get rid of galvanized roller axles and replace with home made stainless ones. You wont believe how much easier it will roll off and on. 2. Don't put trailer too far into the water to retrieve . The keel should rest on last roller, not float over it. 3. Get a 3 speed winch ( preferably a Jarret) and winch boat quickly on fast 1 to 1 cog as far as you can do it with ease (usually over half way), then change to slower speed to finish without straining. You may be happier with a power winch but I suggest you try driving on first and what ever way you go consider those stainless axles. Ron 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rev Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 On 11/5/2020 at 8:23 PM, dmck said: If you are a bit of a handyman it is not difficult to mount a starter motor to drive a manual winch. I have done about 8, usually Jarrett winches. THe mod still leavers the manual winding option untouched. THese will pull up a 20+ ft fibre glass boat with no difficulty---- and damned quick too. Very good for beach retrieves. As I'm in Adelaide I cant make you one... but happy to explain it all. A small commercial one will likely be cheaper. Be careful of wireless remote controls..... they have a tendancy to get wet when you forget they are in your pocket.!! Its very simple to arrange a cord down either side of the boat to activate the winch. Thanks for the reply and apologies for the late response. It's been a crazy busy year because of COVID19. I'm currently looking at my options 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rev Posted November 21, 2020 Author Share Posted November 21, 2020 On 11/5/2020 at 8:52 PM, 61 crusher said: Another option if you have a hex shaped end on the winch is to use a cordless drill & socket to suite in low speed, preferably one with a variable speed trigger on cordless drill Nice idea but unfortunately don't have such a tool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 (edited) Atlantic - Boat Winch 2000LB Electric w/ Cord Remote (arnoldsboatshop.com.au) There is a 3000lb version as well. Dont know if anyone has seen that motorised track trailer the guys on big angry fish have but if a had a larger boats Id be getting one Edited November 21, 2020 by kingie chaser 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61 crusher Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 On 11/21/2020 at 9:47 PM, The Rev said: Nice idea but unfortunately don't have such a tool! Not to expensive these days & certainly makes winching easier Have a look at Zoran’s recent video post, I think I built up more of a sweat videoing him than he did holding the drill 😁 @zmk1962 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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