fitted to a nice reduction) to get the same rpm and power, and then
bypass the existing gear train all the way to the bull gear. My guess
is that you could switch from 10 ft-lbs to 50 or 100 ftlbs and need
only a small reduction, maybe 10:1 or so. I'd bet the power
consumption would go way down.
ww88

This makes sence. I'm going to measure the torque here with a torque wrench.
It is possible, but hard, to reel in the hose here with a hand crank. Its in
the area of 80 to 100 ft lbs.

I'm willing to experiment, but I want to start with a knowledgeable best
estimate for motor and power supply.

karl