Hand cranked Boat winch for log pulling?

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dougstove

Feeling the Heat
Hearth Supporter
Aug 7, 2009
356
Nova Scotia, Canada
Hi I have logs 3-50 m from my woodlot access road. I have a Maasdam PowePullR rope puller, which works but is painfully slow.
I am wondering about Curt 'boat winch' with a crank; it has 1:4 advantage and is rated for 1800 lb; which does not make sense to me except for use by a gorilla.
I would prefer a hand cranked capstan winch.
I am dithering about the battery Portable Winch, but it is heavy and not in my battery ecosystem (Dewalt and Echo).
Or, just use snatch blocks and pull with truck?
 
I think I’d be picking up a winch at Harbor Freight. 9500lbs for $300