Do this or you may be SORRY!

[garrymny]

Got to the ramp today, 4th of July. Backed boat into the water and noticed my Winch HANDLE WAS MISSING. So, no fishing for us today. Got a new winch at Cabela's. Yes I Know you can buy handles online but I want to fish tomorrow. So, I have now padlocked the handle to the trailer.

 

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[nhjim]

did you ask the wife for it back first? sorry. think it fell off or someone borrow it on you.  never heard of that.

[Iceman]

gary;

 

There was a day that I would have just cut the strap , & gotten on with it, tying the hook on will get the boat back on the trailer.

[L&M]

Pair of vice grips fit the bill nicely in a pinch 

[Sk8man]

Nothing like an "old school" solution from Hank I always keep them in the back of my vehicle for just such an "event"

[fisherdude]

i would have to agree with all the above . i have showed up at the ramp after a long drive there and found the winch missing a bolt and bent up so it wouldn't operate . into the tool bag unbolt the rest and launch on the safety chain . floated back on the trailer tied down with rope for ride back . new winch next day . must go fishing at all cost ..........

[lakebound88]

The ole walk away handles...

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[campwheeler]

Even the handle is saying it's too hot....

[garrymny]

I will also be putting a pair of vice grips in my boat tool kit!

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