Replacing winch on Shoreland'r trailer?

[RiverRat]

Has anyone replaced the winch on a Yamaha issued Shoreland'r trailer? I broke my winch strap last season (same day as I went for an unplanned swim cuz I forgot to put transom plugs in, @scot71 knows what I'm talking about....) and was thinking maybe replace with a Fulton F2? Is it worth it/possible/easy? Otherwise I'll just obviously replace the strap. I believe the bow stop stand/winch is kind of all one piece on the Shoreland'r trailers. My boat is currently about 175 miles west of me right now.

 

[Benny Sibbitt]

I upgraded to Fulton F2
I did have to cut a notch on the side to fit

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• Benny Sibbitt
• Apr 6, 2017
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Fulton F2 3200lb install, to fit had to cut medal box enclosure

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• Benny Sibbitt
• Apr 6, 2017

Fulton F2 3200lb install

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• Benny Sibbitt
• Apr 6, 2017

Fulton F2 3200lb install

 

[robert843]

I upgraded my old 2011 shorelander trailer to this and it was awesome very robust. It was a little bit of overkill for my 240 so maybe a little much for a 192.

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/hori...d-manual-trailer-winch--17941964?recordNum=18

 

[Neutron]

I upgraded to Fulton F2
I did have to cut a notch on the side to fit

IMG_1769

• Benny Sibbitt
• Apr 6, 2017
• 1

Fulton F2 3200lb install, to fit had to cut medal box enclosure

IMG_1772

• Benny Sibbitt
• Apr 6, 2017

Fulton F2 3200lb install

IMG_1771

• Benny Sibbitt
• Apr 6, 2017

Fulton F2 3200lb install

@Benny Sibbitt , how is that for cranking power over the stock crank?

 

[Benny Sibbitt]

@Benny Sibbitt , how is that for cranking power over the stock crank?

I find it smoother and less turns to crank

 

[Neutron]

I find it smoother and less turns to crank

Thats what i need. Thanks

 

[GoVols01]

You should need to be power cranking your boat onto the trailer. If so, you need to dip the trailer into the water further.

I had a Fulton F2 on my 19' Regal's trailer and it was nice, but honestly, it's just a winch. If I were you, I'd save the money and just get another strap for your current winch.