Trailer winch

"Jimbo" (remove $ ) wrote in message
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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 Beattie" wrote in message
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"Jimbo" (remove $ ) wrote in message
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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.

"Jim" (remove $ ) wrote in message
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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

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
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"Jim" (remove $ ) wrote in message
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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" (remove $ ) wrote in message
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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" (remove $ ) wrote in message
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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" wrote in message
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"Jim" (remove $ ) wrote in message
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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.

"Garry Beattie" wrote in message
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"Jim" (remove $ ) wrote in message
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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.