[Shop-talk] 110 vac winch

[Trevor Boicey]

Steven Trovato wrote:
> I think you'll find the things intended for lifting straight up are 
> referred to as "hoists".  That does not mean the manufacturer's legal 
> dept considers them safe for hanging heavy things over your head.

   A common alternative around here for dry boathouses is a 12V winch 
with a car battery and a float charger.

   You can get a lot more torque out of them, and as long as you don't 
raise and lower it 20 times in a row, the float charger keeps it ready 
all year.