[Trailer Winches]

Thanks for the feedback!  Yes, it is on a timber plank, so it sounds very sensible to replace with a lower friction option; I don't fancy being dramatically wounded by a winching failure.

[Trailer Winches]

Hi all,

I recently purchased a Bonito Aquarius 22, which seems lovely to sail, but a bit recalcitrant to mount its trailer.  There are no rollers; it just sits on its keel and even with the trailer extension, needs some persuasion to get it on.  I don't fancy giving my car much of a dunk to get the trailer deeper.

The winch didn't seem to have the muscle to pull it all the way to the stops the other day and eventually under load the handle began to turn without the winch mechanism moving (but it holds the strap securely).  Is there any chance the winch isn't buggered?  I haven't had a chance to take it off and play with it; I'll need to get the boat back in the water first.  

I think it is one of these: https://www.repco.co.nz/en/4x4-adventure-escape/4x4-offroad/winches-accessories/repco-open-winch-5-to-1-with-6m-strap-rw5to1/p/A1215870?kwSearch=trailer winch

I'm thinking about grabbing the 10 to 1 version to avoid having a repeat from replacing like for like.

Cheers,

David