diy anchor winches
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Topic: diy anchor winches
Posted By: Time_Bandit
Subject: diy anchor winches
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2012 at 7:35pm
| anyone built one or have any ideas and what sort of motor ? |
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Posted By: Norseman
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2012 at 2:56am
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this may give you some ideas |
Posted By: Jet_ski_fisher
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2012 at 10:25am
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I have the winch motor just need the part's to finish it :) you can use a 24volt wiper motor from a car or truck to use as a motor. ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">  MH... Catch measure release...<*))))< |
Posted By: Catchelot
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2012 at 10:37am
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Do you really think a wiper motor would have the torque and grunt to lift an anchor and chain...? I don't, small motor would probably burn itself out trying. ------------- "The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." - Jacques Cousteau |
Posted By: Jet_ski_fisher
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2012 at 10:45am
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Sorry should have posted this instead http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/parts-accessories/winches/auction-501338410.htm" rel="nofollow - http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/parts-accessories/winches/auction-501338410.htm
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Posted By: Catchelot
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2012 at 12:33pm
Yep good idea for a kontiki or longline hauler but I don't think it has the grunt to haul a heavy anchor and chain, maybe a light one... look at the size and current ratings of the ones purpose built for boats, big difference in price than a wiper motor mate. But still could be a fun project... ------------- "The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." - Jacques Cousteau |
Posted By: Jet_ski_fisher
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2012 at 3:10pm
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True but no harm in finding out. i have the proper winch motor just need the stuff to finish it, or spend 5 hundy and buy one made up bolt it in wire it up away we go, just one problem... no boat to use it on.... ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> MH... Catch measure release...<*))))< |
Posted By: Tangi DnA
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2012 at 3:15pm
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Know of people who have made them from wheel chair drive motors. Have high speed and low speed as I think they can be run on either 12V or 24V. ------------- I always take life with a grain of salt, ...plus a slice of lemon, ...and a shot of tequila. |
Posted By: Jet_ski_fisher
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2012 at 3:34pm
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Good idea tangi will look into that to :) ------------- http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> MH... Catch measure release...<*))))< |
Posted By: Ohsoslow
Date Posted: 12 Aug 2012 at 7:56pm
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I experimented with a wiper motor, and did a few test pulls, worked fine up to about 40kg of weight. but it was probably half the speed of a proper capstan. Depending on the size of the boat, could be a reasonable option though. (I was just using a mazda familia wiper motor too, so no doubt there's gruntier ones out there!) The other set up I got started on, but never finished, was one of those cheap trailer winch set ups, converting it into a drum for warp and chain. Could be another cheap option with a bit of kiwi smarts! (Just need to remove the final reduction ratio, to get a decent line pull speed) |
Posted By: JOLLY
Date Posted: 13 Aug 2012 at 11:55pm
What size capstan/drum did you use to get 40 kg? |
Ohsoslow wrote:Posted By: Ohsoslow
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2012 at 5:55pm
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Hey mate, I can't remember exact size, but it was a rubber trailer roller, would of been about 50-60mm.. But I wasn't able to pull for long to test if it would handle pulling 40kg for a decent amount of time (As my testing was pulling weights up the side of the house onto the roof.. yes I am a westie) |
Posted By: Time_Bandit
Date Posted: 15 Aug 2012 at 8:03pm
| thats a good idea for test runs |
Posted By: CEEBEE
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2012 at 3:35pm
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You can use an old bendix type starter motor which is plenty powerful enough. Heaps of grunt. Draws about 100amps though. ------------- I STARTED THE DAY WITH NO FISH AND I STILL HAVE PLENTY LEFT |