Winch Sizing By Boat Length
We build winches for boats from 3.5m tenders up to 40m vessels. Here's the general sizing guide:
- 450 CS/SS: up to 4.5m
- 880 CS/SS: up to 5.5m
- 1000 CS/SS/SSS: up to 7m
- 1500 CS/SS/SSS: up to 8m
- 2000 SS/SSS: up to 10m
- 3000 SS/SSS: up to 20m
- 4000 SS/SSS: up to 20m
- 6000 SS/SSS: up to 25m
- 7000 SS/SSS: up to 30m
- Commercial XL Free Fall: up to 30m
- Commercial XXL Free Fall: up to 40m
When To Size Up
These are guidelines, not hard limits. Plenty of customers size up on purpose to carry more rope or chain than the recommended winch holds. If you're not sure, call or email us and we'll help you land on the right size for your boat.
