What size motor should i use for a Whinch??

ZachTullier2

i have a canal right next to my house and i dont get to go on the river much so i want to make a whinch so i can have some fun while im not on the river

chriscut · Backside 180 Joined: 28 Jun 2004 Posts: 2000

6.5 to 9hp.

mr. Blonde · Posted: Jul 17, 2008 4:19 pm Post subject:

500ph

Rugrat · Pop Shuvit Joined: 19 Aug 2007 Posts: 210 City: So. Dak.

Most people are going with a 6.5 HP Hond Knock Off.

This thread will help you with most of the stuff you need:
http://www.wakeskating.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12148&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

and btw its spelled winch.

DVSKATE · Backside 180 Joined: 19 Mar 2007 Posts: 654 City: IL

if your getting a 6.5 get a real honda or briggs because the knock off cheap engines are garbage

T-Hawk · Posted: Jul 17, 2008 7:08 pm Post subject:

Briggs, FTW.
ZachTullier2, Sick sig!

DVSKATE · Backside 180 Joined: 19 Mar 2007 Posts: 654 City: IL

T-Hawk, why? whats so good about them as opposed to other motors?

Mario C. · Posted: Jul 17, 2008 7:12 pm Post subject:

i picked up a 6 horse briggs used. dude at an engine shop said that there is no difference between 6 and 6.5, just an oem rating. hope this is true because i had a 6.5 that pulled real good. gonna gear it the same and erything.

T-Hawk · Posted: Jul 17, 2008 7:12 pm Post subject:

Briggs are just all around good motors.
My friend has a grinch, and that thing is amazing.
Very Reliable, gas efficient, and easy to use!

DVSKATE · Backside 180 Joined: 19 Mar 2007 Posts: 654 City: IL

any 6.5 hp motor will be gas efficient. Thats the first grinch ive heard of that has been reliable congradulations!

T-Hawk · Posted: Jul 17, 2008 7:18 pm Post subject:

Well, actually, it's worked fine for the past year and a half. We use it like 2-3 times a week almost all day, and today, something went wrong, and it went up in smoke. Sad

Late, but Mr. Blonde, DAMN! Laughing

DVSKATE · Backside 180 Joined: 19 Mar 2007 Posts: 654 City: IL

thats a grinch for you.

sandiegoskate · Posted: Jul 17, 2008 7:56 pm Post subject:

how much can you expect to pay when making a winch? i've been wanting to make one or buy one for a while. do you save enough money when making it to make it worth the hassle? Confused

ZachTullier2 · Posted: Jul 17, 2008 8:07 pm Post subject:

sandiegoskate, yeah i was thinkin the same thing

DVSKATE · Backside 180 Joined: 19 Mar 2007 Posts: 654 City: IL

if you are starting with nothing then look for 500-700$

PoopSkater · Posted: Jul 20, 2008 7:38 pm Post subject:

do you think 5 hp will work for people who wiegh 130

ZachTullier2 · Posted: Jul 20, 2008 8:12 pm Post subject:

Me and my friend decided to use a 16hp motor for our winch that were building Mr T

LFArmada · Backside 180 Joined: 05 May 2008 Posts: 631 City: tucson

id say a 6-8 is plenty. 16 hp is just...dayummmm!!

ZachTullier2 · Posted: Jul 22, 2008 4:41 pm Post subject:

yeah will a 16 be ok though?? Confused

LFArmada · Backside 180 Joined: 05 May 2008 Posts: 631 City: tucson

it will work. You will be able to pull a pyramid of show skiers with 16 hp. lol

It will be on the heavy side so make sure it has wheels for transport.