A small gas-powered generator couldn't deliver the
400+ amps (even more stalled) that winch motors
pull, and a 12v generator large enough to deliver
the current would weigh more than a deep-cycle
battery.
I do recall seeing plans in one of the model mags
for a gas engine powered winch. I've never seen
one in the field, though, and suspect most glider
guiders would not like its noise contribution, nor
its operational quirks.
An optimum solution for many is to mount winch,
retriever, and batteries on a small 4x4 ft. utility
trailer.
Good luck with the knee.
- Craig Logan
--- "David A. Malone" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> Anyone have experience with using a small 12V gas
> power generator for a
> winch? I tore a cartilage in my knee last Sunday
> lugging the Deep
> Cycle. (having surgery tomorrow) are generators
> less heavy?
> Pros and Cons anyone? we'd probably have to get
> them sound checked at
> our field.
>
> Dave Malone
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