Looking for trailer winch

[Fish4Eyes]

I stripped my winch handle on a fairly light set up and am beginning to question the quality of the winch. Saw a 1200lb at Princess Auto with the steel cable for $30. Those who use winches with steel cables, do you prefer it over the strap? Does the steel cable rust? I am open to suggestions for good quality winches.

[Roy]

I use a strap without issues. My bunks are always in the water while winching so there's minimal weight. How much does your rig weigh?

[lew]

I've got a heavy glass boat and have never had an issue with the strap. As for the quality of a new winch, I'd never cheap out on something that important and would suggest you buy the best you can afford.

 

But that's just me.

[Fish4Eyes]

How much does your rig weigh?

 

About 1000lb.

[Roy]

The thing to consider is that cable has a tendency to bury itself on the spool. Also, once you've gotten a few pieces of galvanized cable in you hands, you'll probably go back the strap. But that's just my opinion.

[Ainsley]

I prefer a strap by far. I swapped out the cable on my 71 searay for a strap

[DropShot'r]

The thing to consider is that cable has a tendency to bury itself on the spool. Also, once you've gotten a few pieces of galvanized cable in you hands, you'll probably go back the strap. But that's just my opinion.

 

I agree here. I had a friend that used cable on his winch and it was such a pain.

 

Get the strap.