Winch/Anchor Supply and Install
Anchor winches are the ‘must have’ accessory for all boats these days, so pop past with your boat.
When we see your boat this allows us to make sure we are selling you parts that fit and are compatible with each other.
Fibreglass boat? Most fibreglass boats don’t have a mounting bulkhead strong enough to support the load of an anchor winch. A stainless backing plate can cover up the problem to some degree but it’s really just acting like a big washer. The real solution is to reinforce the bulkhead. In most cases, it’s a very inexpensive exercise, looks great and won’t let you down. Lifting the anchor up and down with the winch places a small amount of load on the bulkhead, however when your anchor gets stuck and you need to drive it off with the motor, the winch mounting bulkhead will be under enormous load.
We sell a range of winches from several suppliers. We also sell all the supporting equipment including deck rollers, hawse pipes, rope and chain kits, bow rollers, supports, bearings and power cables.
Come and see us for the best advice and a sure-fire solution that will work and last. We have a portfolio of installation pictures we can show you so you’ll know exactly what you’re getting before we even begin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Don’t worry too much; it happens to everyone once in a while. Best to bring your boat over so that we can inspect the damage and asses how to move forward. We have amazing lifting equipment on site that will allow us to lift boats up to 4.5t off trailers. If we need to lift more, we can arrange a portable crane.
We also have a large portfolio of Brownell boat stands that, in a set of three, will support over 27t. These stands allow us to work under your boat while it’s off the trailer. If the damage is quite bad and you have insurance you may wish to claim the cost of repairs through your insurance company. If this is the case, just let our friendly staff know and we can take care of the entire process for you.
Call us on 1300 880 334. Come past with your boat and let us asses the damage. Sometimes there can be damage that you haven’t noticed yet. Call your insurer and let them know you have been involved in an accident. They will provide you with a claim number. We will take some photos of the vessel and the damage.
Using these images and the claim number you have been provided, we will prepare a quote and report for the insurer. Once we have it authorised, we will perform the repairs. (The authorisation process is normally 1-2 weeks.)