FishOn
Member
- May 2, 2018
- 128
- Boat Info
- 2000 260 Sundancer 260DA
- Engines
- 5.7 Mercruiser w/ Bravo3
Hi. Looking for advice on trailer winches. I have a 2000 260DA resting on 4 long bunks. The trailer currently has an old electric winch on it that worked for me once but the shop couldn't get it to work for some reason. I'm concerned that if I replace it with a new electric someone will steal it when I'm out overnighting somewhere and it's parked at the launch. Not sure but I assume this is generally a problem.? Looking at manual winches they don't have the capacity. The biggest one i seem to be able to find is a 3200# unit which doesn't seem like enough. I think the boat is likely around 7500# loaded. What do people us? Are the electrics OK even in lots with no dedicated security? Is there an effective way to secure the electrics so as to deter most?