Paul McCleary Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 If you could design a challenge winch from scratch, what would be the perfect spec?? Fire away. Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9OSV Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Shovel on some coal............. Stand back and watch from afar Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 electric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Hydraulic, with the pump driven from the nose of the crankshaft and everything set up so the line speed in low was about 10% less than 1st low range B) Wireless thought control system could be added later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 electric winch? pah! I prefer one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 electric winch? pah!I prefer one of these meh one of them with mole grips instead of the handle, more antitheft you see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Abel Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Its a huge can of worms But ive got to say though im really impressed with the gigglepin top housing now ive used it in anger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 compressed air glider winch, mounted on a powered trailer or a windlass made of oak and wrought iron and powered by trained chimps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 One of these, Which comes with one of these bolted on the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 I prefer one of these What have pencil sharpeners got to do with winches?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 simple any which that allows drive assist and under load can be matched the the wheel speed In my usage the one I have now is just fine as it turns at the speed of 1st Low with under drive engaged and this moves the vehicle better than any amount of revving and spinning the wheels ever does. If I were in need of something to winch all day then the MM Type R seems to be the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Or one of these B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Or one of these B) stop giving nige ideas you too dan i see you lurking with that pad and pen will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MogLite Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 What the hell is that - used for launching lifeboats by the look of it. It looks semi-submersible to me - any more info ? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Andy I've seen a few of these at the Lifeboat stations where the RIB/Boat needs to be deployed without a slip way Sidmouth has one very similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
q-rover Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Hydraulic winch driven by electric pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 One attc to a sea king , that would then get you out of anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 One attc to a sea king , that would then get you out of anywhere Chinook is better m8 and yes this is a genuine Falklands photo B) taken sometime in the mid 80s when they were building the new airport apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Andy I've seen a few of these at the Lifeboat stations where the RIB/Boat needs to be deployed without a slip waySidmouth has one very similar Sidmouth's is a SAME tractor, beautifully prepped by a local agricultural dealer. Sidmouth lifeboat is not RNLI; it is paid for by the town council because they feel that there is a need that the RNLI will not fill due to budgetry cuts back a while. Thier RIB is way specced up on RNLI stuff as are there two close shore jobbies. The SAME can wade to a foot over cab depth with no ill effects! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 40 ton twin capstan . Just stick it on a set of portals and throw in a V10 deisel and away you go . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Hasn't Dan got one of those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 What the hell is that - used for launching lifeboats by the look of it.It looks semi-submersible to me - any more info ? Andy Semi-submersible?! The cabin is pressure tested and certified, can't remember what to, but enough for serious abuse. you can just make out the snorkel rising from the back left hand corner, up behind the cab. these tanks are built for service in some pretty rough conditions, greasing points throughtout, lock-down hatches everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MogLite Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Semi-submersible?!The cabin is pressure tested and certified, can't remember what to, but enough for serious abuse. you can just make out the snorkel rising from the back left hand corner, up behind the cab. these tanks are built for service in some pretty rough conditions, greasing points throughtout, lock-down hatches everywhere. I love it I feel a trip to Sidmouth sometime to check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 I found a photo of a photo in the lifeboat station, showing it out on a launch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Pointy Thing Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 they've got one in newquay (wales) too http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=DY7T4TFWl98 I watched it once....very impressive B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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