I am new to the forum so I apologize if this is in wrong section recently purchased a gator tail 1854 package. Pointed bow. Gtr 35 Wondering what winch setups are working best for you guys? I've heard a reciever hitch welded Into front?

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That or if u have spud poles, u could make a winch mount that slides into that hole!

Yeah I do. Was just wondering if that could handle a winch

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I have spud poles. Is it strong enough for winch set up

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Yes it is! WC boats does his this way and a few more

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^ that is sweet is that on the front deck?

No that's on catwalk

i have one that goes into spud hole... ill try to get a picture up but same concept as the one in catwalk

Dfou that aluminum or just steel?

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The one above fits in receivers in the front deck, both catwalks and the rear spud receiver. Has power plugs in the front and rear. When not in use it's store away in a receiver inside the front hatch


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Thanks that's what I'll do for mine what winch do you have?

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You don't have to go high price with winches. Look at viper. I would go 3500lbs. Also switch the cable out with 1/4" synthetic line and thank me later.

I have a warn but on amazon they have been having superwinch 4500 with synthetic rope 280 to your door

Definately get synthetic

I have a warn but on amazon they have been having superwinch 4500 with synthetic rope 280 to your door

That's a good deal. I paid $90 for the synthetic alone

That was very helpful guys. I did start the topic , but had the same question.

The description says the winch weighs 22lbs how is that possible

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It's a four wheeler winch and has synthetic rope

Nah I just know those cheap winches are heavy. Got a 2500 and I know it weighs more than that. Sound great on that one

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I don't think my 3500 weighs much more than 25 lbs or so. It's a promark with synthetic cable.

I use the super terra 3500 w/sythetic rope on a Gator-tail receiver mount. I have winched my boat across dry ground with no problems. It weighs 20lbs. It is really over-kill for a boat my size.

What do yall use as a dead man say if there's no trees in range?

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I use a danforth anchor, with a few feet of heavy chain.

Schedule 40 galvanized spud pole......you can use it as a winch anchor or use it to leverage hull with no fear of it bending ......

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I've snapped the synthetic rope. I had to put a steel cable on afterwards & since have never had an issue.

like this, drew centerline and marked them off that.

Aluminum spud<winch

Looks broke ^

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