Winch Strap Question......I should know this

[Pony]

I really should know this, and feel dumb for even asking, but......:facepalm:

I am looking to replace the winch strap on my winch. It is currently a nylon rope, and I think I am fortunate that it hasn't failed my first few times out. I assume the previous owner powerloaded all the way to the winch, which I have done a couple of times....but usually find myself winching the last foot or so.

I prefer not to use cable as in my experience it has too much "memory" and stays coiled up as you pull it off.

I measured the width of the winch where the strap would go, and it is exactly 2.5" wide. I see that iboats has only 2" straps, but have seen some 2.5" straps elsewhere.

I assume the 2" strap would be ok, and think the 2.5" strap might be too tight of a fit on the spool. Do I just get the 2" strap, or is there a 2.25" strap out there that I haven't found?

 

[not enuf toys]

Re: Winch Strap Question......I should know this

mine is regular seat belt strap - when I replaced it last year I bought a length from the surplus junk store down the street. I wanna say it was like four dollars for 20 feet

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: Winch Strap Question......I should know this

Just grab one at Wally World. 2", about 12 bucks and no finger sticks from broken metal strands.

 

[Home Cookin']

Re: Winch Strap Question......I should know this

the gaps on the side won't matter

 

[haulnazz15]

Re: Winch Strap Question......I should know this

Just grab the 2" strap. Check the weight capacity on it though, and try to find one equal to or greater than 50% of the boat weight if possible.