Thread: poor mans electric anchor winch

hey guys,
this works with a cordless drill. it's a boat trailer winch with a 4:1 gear ratio, paid $24. for it.
i put the disc on it to control the rate of speed my 18lb anchors falls. just pitch the disc with two fingers to do this. doesn't take much pressure at all.

my 18v cordless drill will bring it up from 30 feet in about 4 seconds, it flies!
doesn't even faze it.

it mounts easy to the gunnel with a small flat piece of metal or wood.

i can install a handle if i forget my drill. actually you can put your thumb on the disc and lift the anchor. it lifts it real easy.

just thought i would share with the class.

dave

Nice design