On 2007-11-30, Don Foreman wrote:
On Fri, 30 Nov 2007 09:25:59 -0600, Ignoramus22774
wrote:

On 2007-11-30, Jim Wilkins wrote:
I've had no problems with an even cheaper Homier boat trailer winch
but consider replacing the wire rope with kernmantle mountaineering
rope which won't scratch your truck or cut your hand when a strand
breaks. I'd use a piece long enough to wrap around and lift a washing
machine. Tie a bowline or figure-eight loop in the end and clip in a
carabiner to replace the hook.

Jim, I did not realize how strong fiber line could be. Very
interesting. I am seriously looking at them.

i

Spectra and kevlar are both considerably stronger than steel of same
diameter, and a lot more flexible. The downsides are that they crush
more on the spool, don't stack or lay well and they do not resist
abrasion well at all.

I see. Well, I think that the most prudent course of action, right
now, would be to do nothing and keep the existing Harbor Freight wire
rope. Thanks Don.

i