Replacement trailer winch strap

bobkatfly · 10-01-2022, 09:38 AM

Just noticed my winch strap is a bit frayed at the hook end. Mostly UV exposure. The winch itself is fine. Any recommendations on a decent strap replacement? From what I've seen polyester is the go-to for strength and minimum stretch. Also, a forged hook would be nice but maybe not essential.
Strap is standard 2" x 20 ft and boat is typical 21 ft bowrider ~4000 lb. Shoreline, Rhino, Fulton, Boat Buckle, others????
Thanks

thinkxingu · 10-01-2022, 10:07 AM

A note: I bought a couple new ones off Amazon that are really nice, BUT they're "heavy-duty," which means they're thicker than what was on there and, to use them, I had to cut them way down because the bolt on the arm that holds the winch was cutting into them.

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The Real BigGuy · 10-01-2022, 10:20 AM

I would stick with polyester. It is soft, strong, doesn’t stretch, and doesn’t absorb water. Because a boat is considered a rolling load and you probably have bunkie boards or rollers on your trailer you only need a strap rated for 2,000/2,500 lbs. That said, when replaced the strap on my 4,000 lb boat I put a 10,000 lb strap on. It was cheap in the overall cost of boating and it just made me feel a lot more comfortable. I don’t remember the brand but I got it on Amazon. It had the most & highest ratings compared to others.

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bobkatfly · 10-01-2022, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

A note: I bought a couple new ones off Amazon that are really nice, BUT they're "heavy-duty," which means they're thicker than what was on there and, to use them, I had to cut them way down because the bolt on the arm that holds the winch was cutting into them.

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Curious, how did you cut them down? Did you cut off the winch end loop and re-stitch?

thinkxingu · 10-01-2022, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bobkatfly

Curious, how did you cut them down? Did you cut off the winch end loop and re-stitch?

I cut the loop at the end that wraps around the bolt on the inside and sewed a new loop.

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bobkatfly · 10-01-2022, 04:08 PM

Ended up with Rod Saver brand at Amazon. Spent too much time thinking about it. Too many choices. 16 footer instead of 20 but not important for what I do. When I unwrapped the old one I think about 15 feet of it looked new. Should have brought it to Think to do his seamstress magic on it.

thinkxingu · 10-01-2022, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bobkatfly

Ended up with Rod Saver brand at Amazon. Spent too much time thinking about it. Too many choices. 16 footer instead of 20 but not important for what I do. When I unwrapped the old one I think about 15 feet of it looked new. Should have brought it to Think to do his seamstress magic on it.

I assure you it is not seamstress level quality, but it works!

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Dave R · 10-02-2022, 11:39 AM

You can just cut the worn end off and tie a bowline knot in the strap to attach the hook.

bobkatfly · 10-03-2022, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave R

You can just cut the worn end off and tie a bowline knot in the strap to attach the hook.

Thanks Dave. That would definitely work in a pinch if needed. Ratchet straps that I keep in the truck would also take care of it till I got home if it did break while loading.
New one is inexpensive and already purchased.

ITD · 10-04-2022, 04:55 PM

I'm late to the party on this one, but I usually look to Harbor Freight or Tractor supply for things like this. Glad you found something.

10-01-2022, 09:38 AM	#1
bobkatfly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Center Tuftonboro Posts: 439 Thanks: 66 Thanked 67 Times in 56 Posts	Replacement trailer winch strap Just noticed my winch strap is a bit frayed at the hook end. Mostly UV exposure. The winch itself is fine. Any recommendations on a decent strap replacement? From what I've seen polyester is the go-to for strength and minimum stretch. Also, a forged hook would be nice but maybe not essential. Strap is standard 2" x 20 ft and boat is typical 21 ft bowrider ~4000 lb. Shoreline, Rhino, Fulton, Boat Buckle, others???? Thanks __________________ Bob F Amherst till the big 66 comes (made it!) Winter Harbor/Mirror Lake till the big guy comes

10-01-2022, 04:08 PM	#6
bobkatfly Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Center Tuftonboro Posts: 439 Thanks: 66 Thanked 67 Times in 56 Posts	Ended up with Rod Saver brand at Amazon. Spent too much time thinking about it. Too many choices. 16 footer instead of 20 but not important for what I do. When I unwrapped the old one I think about 15 feet of it looked new. Should have brought it to Think to do his seamstress magic on it. __________________ Bob F Amherst till the big 66 comes (made it!) Winter Harbor/Mirror Lake till the big guy comes

10-01-2022, 10:07 AM	#2
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,694 Thanks: 1,187 Thanked 2,222 Times in 1,381 Posts	A note: I bought a couple new ones off Amazon that are really nice, BUT they're "heavy-duty," which means they're thicker than what was on there and, to use them, I had to cut them way down because the bolt on the arm that holds the winch was cutting into them. Sent from my SM-G990U1 using Tapatalk

10-01-2022, 10:20 AM	#3
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,370 Thanks: 130 Thanked 501 Times in 306 Posts	I would stick with polyester. It is soft, strong, doesn’t stretch, and doesn’t absorb water. Because a boat is considered a rolling load and you probably have bunkie boards or rollers on your trailer you only need a strap rated for 2,000/2,500 lbs. That said, when replaced the strap on my 4,000 lb boat I put a 10,000 lb strap on. It was cheap in the overall cost of boating and it just made me feel a lot more comfortable. I don’t remember the brand but I got it on Amazon. It had the most & highest ratings compared to others. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	You can just cut the worn end off and tie a bowline knot in the strap to attach the hook.

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10-04-2022, 04:55 PM	#10
ITD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 2,963 Thanks: 490 Thanked 704 Times in 394 Posts	I'm late to the party on this one, but I usually look to Harbor Freight or Tractor supply for things like this. Glad you found something.