making a whinch

Palms · Pop Shuvit Joined: 11 Jun 2006 Posts: 130

i have a bunch of squared metal (maybe aluminum?) its like 1 inch by 1 inch, would it be strong enough for a frame? and if so i'd have my frame payed for, so whats the lowest cost options for a full operating winch. i probably wouldnt use a cvt and i would want like 300-500 ft of rope

JeffKnox · Posted: May 10, 2007 9:34 pm Post subject:

how thick is the aluminum? this is aluminum but as you can tell it crushed alittle

http://www.wakeskating.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13734

tad · 360 flip Joined: 07 May 2006 Posts: 5031

Yeah that stuff that Jeff posted is the same shizzle used for screen enclosures and isn't too reliable.. haha

Palms · Pop Shuvit Joined: 11 Jun 2006 Posts: 130

yeah, it looks like that in the picture, its about the same thickness as that. im just trying to see if ill be able to pay for this shizz lol.

Palms · Pop Shuvit Joined: 11 Jun 2006 Posts: 130

actually it looks thicker than that. like if i try to bend it, its impossible.. i dont know if that matters lol

JeffKnox · Posted: May 11, 2007 9:03 pm Post subject:

you should be alright... just weld it together good

Palms · Pop Shuvit Joined: 11 Jun 2006 Posts: 130

cool, and about other stuff, id want an engine, no cvt, a spool, line and other stuff that is NECCESARY, i want a low cost, good build thx

JeffKnox · Posted: May 12, 2007 11:00 am Post subject:

are asking for prices?

engine 250
cc 30
chain 10
spool 30
line 200
fairlead 20
sprocket 20
sprocket hub 20
hardware 15

i dunno there is prolly more... that is a loose approximation

LAXitives288 · Posted: May 12, 2007 7:55 pm Post subject:

JeffKnox, leave my winch alone dammit!!! it gets the job done and thats all that matters. Laughing

JeffKnox · Posted: May 12, 2007 8:26 pm Post subject:

LAXitives288, haha... you know i would never put your winch down... i am truly impressed with how much you put into it... for under 200 bucks i think that is the winch of all winches Cool

LAXitives288 · Posted: May 12, 2007 8:30 pm Post subject:

i know, i just think its funny that screen enclosure aluminium has worked out - for the most part Laughing

Palms · Pop Shuvit Joined: 11 Jun 2006 Posts: 130

cool thx guys, that helped alot

Palms · Pop Shuvit Joined: 11 Jun 2006 Posts: 130

will this motor work? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Briggs-and-Stratton-Animal-Racing-Go-Kart-Motor_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ107068QQihZ011QQitemZ320112616046QQrdZ1#ebayphotohosting

and whats the minimun hp w/o a tav? i prolly wont be doing to many deep water starts

LAXitives288 · Posted: May 13, 2007 3:54 pm Post subject:

i wouldnt use it, it looks like a high strung racing car engine, 6.5 seems to be the limits for use with a CC, I run a 5hp with a CC and its way underpowered.

JeffKnox · Posted: May 13, 2007 6:49 pm Post subject:

you could get a much better winch engine for much cheaper... most people use either briggs and stratton or honda 6.5 hp

but my favorite is the suburu 7 horse Wink

PimpWinchingSystems · Faceplant Joined: 04 Mar 2007 Posts: 43 City: Tallahassee

JeffKnox, That suburu is pretty sweet.. if you are a gril hahah jp buddy

River WF · Posted: May 13, 2007 8:27 pm Post subject:

who needs a winch? get your brother to just run fast.......

JeffKnox · Posted: May 13, 2007 8:34 pm Post subject:

PimpWinchingSystems, haha well maybe after you get my knock off runnin without incident i will change my mind lol

PimpWinchingSystems · Faceplant Joined: 04 Mar 2007 Posts: 43 City: Tallahassee

JeffKnox, Very funny.. not my fault tho

Palms · Pop Shuvit Joined: 11 Jun 2006 Posts: 130

ok so minimum is about 6.5 hp? this is a very low budget build lol, im a noob w/ motors and this stuff, whats a CC and how do i control speed? do i need to buy something or is it on the motor?