Re: Trailer winch

[Garry Beattie]

"Jimbo" (remove $ )> wrote in message
...
> I'd go for a strap--just be sure that it is the correct width to fit the
> winch drum. It doesn't stretch and a twist is only a temporary problem.
> When
> the stitching goes rotten (after many years) replace it.

Thanks Jimbo.

Most people have suggested the strap and that is what I have purchased.

The only common recommendation was that I replace the strap every year to
prevent any mishaps.

Best regards
--
Garry Beattie
Discount Marine World Australia,
www.discountmarineworld.com

Ocean Spirit Marine Imports
and
Ocean Spirit Trailer Sailer &
Small Yacht Cruising E-Magazine.
www.ocean-spirit.com

[Jim]

"Garry Beattie" > wrote in message
...
> "Jimbo" (remove $ )> wrote in message
> ...
> > I'd go for a strap--just be sure that it is the correct width to fit the
> > winch drum. It doesn't stretch and a twist is only a temporary problem.
> > When
> > the stitching goes rotten (after many years) replace it.
>
> Thanks Jimbo.
>
> Most people have suggested the strap and that is what I have purchased.
>
> The only common recommendation was that I replace the strap every year to
> prevent any mishaps.
>
> Best regards
> --
> Garry Beattie
> Discount Marine World Australia,
> www.discountmarineworld.com
>
> Ocean Spirit Marine Imports
> and
> Ocean Spirit Trailer Sailer &
> Small Yacht Cruising E-Magazine.
> www.ocean-spirit.com
>
>
>
>
> Garry--Since you are CEO of an Aussie Marine Store--Why would you ask a UK
URG such a daft question about a winch strap.

[Garry Beattie]

"Jim" (remove $ )> wrote in message
...
>
>> Garry--Since you are CEO of an Aussie Marine Store--Why would you ask a
>> UK
> URG such a daft question about a winch strap.
>

It sounds a bit funny doesn't it, but we mainly specialise in marine
electronics such as radio's, fish finders, GPS etc.

I don't know a great deal about cables or straps and it always pays to ask,
if you are ever in doubt.

BTW I didn't think the question was a daft one, but I thought I would get a
lot of opinions so I asked both Aussies, UK and USA boaties to see what the
general feel was.

I firmly believe that it never hurts to listen to "real people" who use
this gear every day rather than the "experts" at the factories who make
them.

Best regards
--
Garry Beattie
Discount Marine World Australia,
www.discountmarineworld.com

Ocean Spirit Marine Imports
and
Ocean Spirit Trailer Sailer &
Small Yacht Cruising E-Magazine.
www.ocean-spirit.com

[Jim]

Your answer makes sense to me Garrie. There again--I was an outboard
"techie" in a large Marina in on the Oregon Coast for 10 years or so. I
always found it amazing that customers knew everything about their trucks
but virtually nothing about their boats. They seemer to forget that it's a
bit difficult to get roadside help in a boat. Send me a ticket to Aussie and
I'll change your winch strap for free. Tight Lines
"Garry Beattie" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Jim" (remove $ )> wrote in message
> ...
> >
> >> Garry--Since you are CEO of an Aussie Marine Store--Why would you ask a
> >> UK
> > URG such a daft question about a winch strap.
> >
>
> It sounds a bit funny doesn't it, but we mainly specialise in marine
> electronics such as radio's, fish finders, GPS etc.
>
> I don't know a great deal about cables or straps and it always pays to
ask,
> if you are ever in doubt.
>
> BTW I didn't think the question was a daft one, but I thought I would get
a
> lot of opinions so I asked both Aussies, UK and USA boaties to see what
the
> general feel was.
>
> I firmly believe that it never hurts to listen to "real people" who use
> this gear every day rather than the "experts" at the factories who make
> them.
>
> Best regards
> --
> Garry Beattie
> Discount Marine World Australia,
> www.discountmarineworld.com
>
> Ocean Spirit Marine Imports
> and
> Ocean Spirit Trailer Sailer &
> Small Yacht Cruising E-Magazine.
> www.ocean-spirit.com
>
>
>
>
>

[Garry Beattie]

"Jim" (remove $ )> wrote in message
...
> Your answer makes sense to me Garrie. There again--I was an outboard
> "techie" in a large Marina in on the Oregon Coast for 10 years or so. I
> always found it amazing that customers knew everything about their trucks
> but virtually nothing about their boats. They seemer to forget that it's a
> bit difficult to get roadside help in a boat. Send me a ticket to Aussie
> and
> I'll change your winch strap for free. Tight Lines

Ha!! Your on Jim!

Now all I have to do is find a travel agent who will take a cheque!!

Best regards
--
Garry Beattie
Discount Marine World Australia,
www.discountmarineworld.com

Ocean Spirit Marine Imports
and
Ocean Spirit Trailer Sailer &
Small Yacht Cruising E-Magazine.
www.ocean-spirit.com

[Garry Beattie]

"Jim" (remove $ )> wrote in message
...
> Your answer makes sense to me Garrie. There again--I was an outboard
> "techie" in a large Marina in on the Oregon Coast for 10 years or so. I
> always found it amazing that customers knew everything about their trucks
> but virtually nothing about their boats. They seemer to forget that it's a
> bit difficult to get roadside help in a boat. Send me a ticket to Aussie
> and
> I'll change your winch strap for free. Tight Lines

Ha!! Your on Jim!

Now all I have to do is find a travel agent who will take a cheque!!

Best regards
--
Garry Beattie
Discount Marine World Australia,
www.discountmarineworld.com

Ocean Spirit Marine Imports
and
Ocean Spirit Trailer Sailer &
Small Yacht Cruising E-Magazine.
www.ocean-spirit.com

[Jim]

"Garry Beattie" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Jim" (remove $ )> wrote in message
> ...
> > Your answer makes sense to me Garrie. There again--I was an outboard
> > "techie" in a large Marina in on the Oregon Coast for 10 years or so. I
> > always found it amazing that customers knew everything about their
trucks
> > but virtually nothing about their boats. They seemer to forget that it's
a
> > bit difficult to get roadside help in a boat. Send me a ticket to Aussie
> > and
> > I'll change your winch strap for free. Tight Lines
>
> Ha!! Your on Jim!
>
> Now all I have to do is find a travel agent who will take a cheque!!
>
> Best regards
> --
> Garry Beattie
> Discount Marine World Australia,
> www.discountmarineworld.com
>
> Ocean Spirit Marine Imports
> and
> Ocean Spirit Trailer Sailer &
> Small Yacht Cruising E-Magazine.
> www.ocean-spirit.com
>
>
>
> Book it for 3 Garry--I only work at night with a torch holder and a
sweeper. Well you do want it done right don't you.
>

[Jim]

"Garry Beattie" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Jim" (remove $ )> wrote in message
> ...
> > Your answer makes sense to me Garrie. There again--I was an outboard
> > "techie" in a large Marina in on the Oregon Coast for 10 years or so. I
> > always found it amazing that customers knew everything about their
trucks
> > but virtually nothing about their boats. They seemer to forget that it's
a
> > bit difficult to get roadside help in a boat. Send me a ticket to Aussie
> > and
> > I'll change your winch strap for free. Tight Lines
>
> Ha!! Your on Jim!
>
> Now all I have to do is find a travel agent who will take a cheque!!
>
> Best regards
> --
> Garry Beattie
> Discount Marine World Australia,
> www.discountmarineworld.com
>
> Ocean Spirit Marine Imports
> and
> Ocean Spirit Trailer Sailer &
> Small Yacht Cruising E-Magazine.
> www.ocean-spirit.com
>
>
>
> Book it for 3 Garry--I only work at night with a torch holder and a
sweeper. Well you do want it done right don't you.
>