Buy or Build?

ripperchick · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: Atlanta

I don't own a boat and I would love to at least have a winch to pull me. I know I can buy one for like two grand, or build one, which would probably be cheaper. The problem is I have no idea how to build one nor do I have any prior knowledge of motors, and I don't want to end up with all these expensive parts and have no idea what to do with them. Does anyone have any easy to follow instructions or should I just buy one?

sktw8 · Outlaw Joined: 02 Mar 2004 Posts: 126

hey if you check out winchskating.com browse around there. there are a ton of people who have built them. And a few even include a parts list and some basic instructions.

Jack

ripperchick · Outlaw Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 158 City: Atlanta

Thanks

LakeIolaLuke · Posted: Nov 10, 2006 10:51 am Post subject:

you don't need to be a mechanic, just mechanically inclined. If you can solve mechanical problems and things like that, you should be able to construct a decent winch. you also need to be able to or know someone who can weld.

BoarderX · Posted: Nov 10, 2006 12:25 pm Post subject:

While its probably not a good idea... i did see a picture of a frame once that was all bolted together, no welds...

Ctipping · Posted: Nov 11, 2006 12:30 am Post subject:

BoarderX, was it Beaver's?

BoarderX · Posted: Nov 11, 2006 1:24 pm Post subject:

Beaver · Posted: Dec 07, 2006 7:53 pm Post subject:

I didn't bolt mine entirely together, just the aluminum engine mount and the top support which i have now replaced and welded on. Most people bolt there engine plate down.