After a few years of poaching my friends winch its time to finally build my own. I have been searching high and low for a "how to guide" that I saw a few years back. I think it was on <a href="http://www.winchskating.com" target="_blank">www.winchskating.com</a> but I cannot seem to locate that "how to." It was basically a list of every single part you need to buy to get this thing built. <BR> <BR>I have a 8hp Briggs and Straton and 10hp Kawasaki that I can use. I actually am thinking of building two at once. <BR> <BR>Any one have any info on the build? Dimensions on the frame, key parts needed, etc. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I know there have been a few threads on these but I thought I would start fresh.

Here's that how-to guide. <a href="http://www.tahitimx.com/winch/" target="_blank">http://www.tahitimx.com/winch/</a> <BR> <BR>winchskating is a good resource as well...

PERFECT! Thats exactly what I was looking for!

Andy... you want to seel one of those engines?

Sorry Forrest, I am almost positive that we are going to make both them into winches!

Forrest... if you are interested: <BR> <BR><a href="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/8/681990.html?1238178281" target="_blank">http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/8/681990.html?1238178281</a>

dont use a metal roller fairlead. get a synthetic roller fairlead.. the metal rollers will wear out the rope faster then a synthetic. (yes even with coated ropes) <BR> <BR>thats my $.02

when i get my camera ill get some pics up and Dimensions up for ya!

the build pics! i will have it all done tommrow after i pick up the motor 11hp!!! <BR> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65919/682148.jpg" alt="Upload"> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65919/682149.jpg" alt="Upload"> <BR> <BR> <BR>i will post up a pic with the Dimensions in a sec <BR> <BR>(Message edited by svt600 on March 27, 2009)

this pic is what im basing mine off of.... i will have the hitch piece on the bottom... the Dimensions in the pic are just the sizes i am makeing mine.. <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65919/682153.jpg" alt="Upload"> <BR> <BR>(Message edited by svt600 on March 27, 2009)

let me know if you have any questions

Luker... I want to do at least an 8hp engine, but ThankSS