Boat winch replacement

[davemac]

I ended up ordering this (Fulton 2100 lb) last night..... http://www.etrailer.com/p-FT21000301.html . Plenty of capacity for my boat and reasonable price.

Was ready to spring for the F2, than realized I would have issues mounting it to the plate on my trailer.

Etrailer shipped it within about an hour of me placing my order...should have it Thursday.

[Bozboat]

Right on. Did you go with the same 3.2k Fulton Boz used? BTW you guys are killing me.....trying so hard to to order a new winch!

With my winch upgrade I can winch my boat up on the trailer one handed without getting winded, the sight of me doing that with my skinny arms has kept many other ramp monkeys from taking their shirts off.

[Bill_AirJunky]

Hey guys,

In hind sight, is there any point in the 2 speed version of the F2? Or is the single speed plenty for these boats?

[shawndoggy]

I would not buy the two speed version after mine blew up. it's overly complicated and unnecessary unless you sometimes have to manually winch out on a 40* ramp. Single speed is plenty.

[Bill_AirJunky]

I would not buy the two speed version after mine blew up. it's overly complicated and unnecessary unless you sometimes have to manually winch out on a 40* ramp. Single speed is plenty.

Kind of what I suspected. Just seems like the adjustable handle length is what is what gives the most bang for the buck.

Thanks Shawn. I think I might do this upgrade this winter.

[TLEE]

Just curious as to what boat size you have.

[shawndoggy]

On 6/3/2013 at 5:51 AM, shawndoggy said:

Well so much for my Fulton F2. Went kaboom at the boat ramp yesterday. The cog on the handle lost a tooth, which managed to rattle around in the works until it ate or cracked everything else. When fully disassembled on the cranking side there is just enough of a "flat" on the bottom of the crank spindle for my 8" crescent wrench to get a precarious bite and crank a little. Managed to get the boat on with that and a very deep trailer, and then did a 5 mph emergency stop in the parking lot to slide the boat up another inch and a half or so (aside: scary how easy that was!).

Here's a pic of reassembly of the mangled parts for the drive home.

http://i824.photobucket.com/albums/zz166/shawndoggy/null_zpsdf7c16f8.jpg

Super thread dredge… how is the track record on the 2speed winches these days?

[lonestar]

I installed a Fulton F2 3200 lb a few years ago when my single speed failed. I do not power load and have a very shallow ramp. I trailer every weekend so it gets a lot of use. No problems. I usually winch about 4-6’ and change gears the last 6-12”. 

Edited August 12, 2022 by lonestar

[Stevo]

I literally just ordered my 2 stage this morning, 

[oldjeep]

9 hours ago, shawndoggy said:

Super thread dredge… how is the track record on the 2speed winches these days?

Mine is fine, but I only use low gear.  Normally pull 3 feet or less, no power load.

Edited August 13, 2022 by oldjeep

[shawndoggy]

1 minute ago, oldjeep said:

Mine is fine, but I only use low gear.  Normally pull 3 feet or less, no power load.

Yeah I’m pretty sure shifting is what messed mine up

[Bozboat]

10 hours ago, shawndoggy said:

Super thread dredge… how is the track record on the 2speed winches these days?

Mine would slip into neutral when pressed into service and then release.   But then so did the next two, so it may just be me.

Edited August 13, 2022 by Bozboat

[Livinlogs]

Just used my f2 for the first time . So much better than the xlt . Worth every penny 

[Stevo]

Gonna put this to its first test today.

directional gear shift is a little close to the step pad, but it clears without contact 

[Stevo]

Today’s review is 5 stars.

wind was up making the loading a challenge, the 2 stage high gear made it a breeze to snug up the ring to the roller.

for bigger boats this is an easy inexpensive upgrade that is worth it IMHO

[604wakesurf]

Just installed this on my boat this morning. Testing tomorrow. 
You’ll need 3—- 3/8” x4 1/2” carriage bolts on a new 2022 trailer with a 3” box frame where the current winch mounts. Hth 

[ndahlberg12]

Where have you guys found the best price on these currently? @Stevo @604wakesurf

[604wakesurf]

I just got mine on Amazon. @ndahlberg12 

[Stevo]

Amazon

[oldjeep]

Got mine off eBay last season.

[604wakesurf]

Just loaded the boat up. Definite game changer. I very rarely power load and mostly winch on.

High gear until the last 1ft. Then low gear up to the roller. Piece of cake but you do crank it more but it’s easy.