Freshly finished winch

Moohaumed · Faceplant Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Posts: 39 City: Valdosta

Here's some more information with problems I've had along the way so far, if you're interested:

http://wakeboarding-winch.com/viewtopic.php?p=3799#3799

I'm about to take her out for a test drive. Didn't have enough power before, but now I've got the TAV on it. Any predictions? I'll let everyone know how she does this afternoon.

HotWaterMoore · Faceplant Joined: 08 Oct 2004 Posts: 11

Um, can I ask why the drive sprocket on the clutch is on the outside? It should be between the backplate and belt pulley. Looks like a possible chain jumping situation, just my thoughts.

Cyclone268 · Posted: Sep 17, 2009 5:15 pm Post subject:

that has to be the most ghetto winch ive ever seen Smash

burn · Posted: Sep 17, 2009 5:17 pm Post subject:

941_swampweed · Pop Shuvit Joined: 18 Jul 2008 Posts: 191 City: 941

Moohaumed, Is that a shopping cart frame?

Moohaumed · Faceplant Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Posts: 39 City: Valdosta

It's a poor man's frame. You guys are just jealous. Anyway I've seen a lot worse. Before buying the TAV, my total expenses were about $75.

daniel · Back Big Joined: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 3669 City: Duncan

I would recommend an eyelet or something to guide the rope.

mead_hall · Pop Shuvit Joined: 06 Apr 2007 Posts: 176 City: Orlando

That may be the most ghetto winch ever but... Roll with it, rock with it.

joeyskids · Ollie Joined: 21 Apr 2009 Posts: 84 City: Farmingville

It's definitely not a looker by any means, but if it works- why not?

stephen · Faceplant Joined: 13 Sep 2009 Posts: 5

I am planning to build my own, on this winch the rope comes off the bottom, I would think the rope would do better coming off the top? Just asking. Crazy Eyes

-=AlexXx=- · Posted: Sep 26, 2009 5:07 pm Post subject:

your going to need different rope if u plan on hitting any gaps... or anything... i mean that thing looks SO stretchy.

ride5 · Frontside 180 Joined: 14 Oct 2003 Posts: 325 City: san jo

your motor is facing the wrong way. Rotate the TAV and turn your motor around.

Moohaumed · Faceplant Joined: 11 Sep 2009 Posts: 39 City: Valdosta

Got a new 6.5 horse motor and some paint. I think the governor springs were wrong or something on my other engine this one has much more power and easily deep water starts. My bud just did major damage during the last test run, so now I'm trying a new hub and 60 tooth sprocket instead of a 72.

I don't see what difference it makes which way your motor is facing or which direction the rope feeds.

trevorjp11 · Faceplant Joined: 06 Aug 2009 Posts: 20 City: round rock

looks sooo much better

robsmaze · Posted: Oct 12, 2009 11:18 pm Post subject:

spooling from the bottom might actually be better. the winch won't tip as easy if you forget to tie it down - lol