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UTV Winch Buyer's Guide

A winch is a device used for hauling or lifting; it’s made up of a rope, cable, or chain wound around a horizontal rotating drum and turned by a crank or motor. A winch is something you don’t necessarily need until you really need one. Having one ready to go, though, can alleviate a lot of stress when the time comes to use it. Whether you or someone you know gets stuck in the mud, is moving game, or getting branches out of the way, a winch is highly useful and a must-have for UTV or side-by-side owners. When exploring the off-roads and coming in contact with foreign obstacles and tricky terrain, a winch can really help you and your buddies enjoy it to the fullest without worrying about the possibility of getting stuck.  

A winch is used for a lot more than just getting you out when you are in a rut. It is one of those versatile things that spring into action when you least expect it and come in handy more often than you even imagine. So you will probably be using it for everything from self-recovery to helping a neighbor with a fallen tree, and making some extra cash plowing around the wintertime. A winch is also good insurance for your UTV because it can really save you when you’re in a less-than-desirable situation.

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Winch Components

Below, we will go over the different winch parts you can or may need to buy along with a full winch kit that includes all of the pieces for the best experience possible. 

Winch Mounting Plate: Before purchasing a winch, you need to think about how you will mount it to your UTV. Most of them do not have a place on the frame to mount a winch and a winch without a mount won’t be very useful so a mounting plate will be crucial. Most brands of mounting plates are universal and will fit most brands of winches. You do, however, need to ensure that the mounting plate is made to fit your specific make and model of UTV and rated to handle the line pull capacity of the winch you plan to use. And, the two different width winch drums (short and wide) should mostly conform to the two mounting bolt patterns (standard and wide). The maximum size of a winch can sometimes depend upon the mounting plate available for your vehicle and what it can accommodate. On top of all that, it’s important to note that not all mounting plates will work with the stock UTV bumper. The aftermarket, though, does offer customized bumpers and mounting plates all in one package to make life a bit easier. 

Short or Wide Drum: The difference between a short and wide drum is the latter will hold a bit more line over the former. The extra line on a wide drum could let you reach an anchor point with your hook that could have been out of reach with the shorter one. The biggest advantage of a wide drum, though, is it lets you winch a few more wraps of line across the bottom of the winch drum where most of the pulling power can be found. Short drums are mostly used where space is limited as some machines do not have the room to accommodate wide drums. 

Fairleads: A fairlead helps to guide the cable onto the winch drum. When pulling off at different angles, this part will keep the cable from riding up and over the drum or wrapping around other parts of the winch. Fairleads come in two different styles: roller or hawse. Steel cables are typically used with steel roller fairleads so that it reels in smooth under loads at different angles without any digging into anything. Hawse fairleads are used with synthetic rope and are usually made of aluminum. They have rounded, smooth edges to guide the rope in without abrasion and have no creases for the rope to get snagged. 

Winch Brakes: The two types of winch brakes available are dynamic and mechanical.  A dynamic brake uses the gear system in the winch for resistance to automatically keep the drum from moving. A mechanical brake, on the other hand, actually locks the drum. Both systems can are suitable for a UTV winch; though, a mechanical brake is less likely to slip when holding a load. 

Winch Remote: Instead of having a winch with a remote control switch mounted to your UTV, there are wired/wireless remote options that allow you to operate the winch at a safe distance from the vehicle.

Waterproof Winch: Not all winches are created equal and not all winches can stand up to the harsh elements of off-roading. When conducting your search, take into consideration what you will be using it for and where you will be riding. Understanding the elements that your UTV is bound to encounter will let you choose the better option for your machine. After all, you do not want a winch that will get corroded with water, dust, sand, or dirt. If those elements work their way into your winch, it could create a less-than-ideal situation when you are counting on it most. Therefore, look into a winch that has at least an IP-67 waterproof rating or even an IP-68 rating with corrosion-resistant paint and hardware.  

Winch Kit: A complete winch kit is great to look into if you are looking to add some extra accessories that would provide added benefits to merely having a winch. A winching recovery kit, for example, could include a tree protector, D-ring, snatch block, gloves, and carry bag. A tree protector wraps around a tree to give you something to connect your winch hook to and protects the tree bark as well. A snatch block allows you to do a double-line pull to increase the winch pulling capacity by almost twice. The D-ring gives you the ability to attach the winch hook to an ideal recovery point. And the gloves and carry bag are cool goodies that protect your hands and the product itself. 

Things To Consider

When buying a winch for a UTV, there are some important considerations to keep in mind to help you find the right setup for your needs and budget. Having the right winch can make the difference between a fun ride and a more difficult or even dangerous one.

Purpose: Winches can be used for a number of different things, including hauling loads and getting vehicles unstuck. Before buying a winch, it’s important to think of how it will be used and in what scenarios. Understanding where and when you will be using your winch will help you decide the next few factors as well. 

Weight Capacity: When it comes to UTV winches, it is crucial to consider how much weight they can pull. Heavy vehicles should be equipped with 4000-pound or heavier winches, but lighter UTVs can successfully use models that have below 3500-pound pulling power. 

Cable Composition: UTV winches utilize cables made from either synthetic rope or metal wire; both types have advantages and disadvantages. The former, however, is more lightweight and safer to handle without getting cuts (use gloves anyway). Choosing the right cable will help you get the most out of any winch you choose. Steel cables are typically best suited for utility-type work, where you would be winching in more abrasive situations. Synthetic rope is a better choice if you are handling your rope a lot. 

Mounting: Since winches apply tremendous amounts of pressure and stress to a UTV frame, mounting equipment is a vital factor. To use a winch safely and securely, you will need to find the right mounting hardware. Think of it as a winch is only as strong as its mount plate. You can choose to mount the winch to the front or rear of your machine, depending on what you will be doing. 

Budget: The cost of a winch is another thing to keep in mind when shopping for one. Different makes and models are available at varying price points as a result of their respective weight ratings and cable composition. By choosing the right balance between price and pulling power, you cannot go wrong. 

Conclusion

Winches are an essential part of any offroading machine to help get you out of sticky situations (no pun intended) without overexerting or overstressing. While UTVs are versatile enough to go from long workdays to extreme fun weekends, they can still use some help from time to time. No matter how big and powerful your UTV is, chances are that you will get into a jam at some point or another. Not only can a high-quality winch get you unstuck, but it can also serve other useful purposes when you are out on the job site or trails. Finding the right winch requires a bit of research and careful consideration of numerous factors which we have gone over above.

Whether you are a new or seasoned UTV owner, choosing the right winch can be daunting. With the recommendations and tips in this buyer’s guide, we hope that it will be easier for you to find the winch for your UTV. Need more clarification? In the video below, we go over the purpose of a winch, the instances in which you would need one, popular manufacturers, and how to mount one to your machine. Should you have any further questions, feel free to reach out to us by phone at 1-480-966-3040 or via email at sales@vividracing.com. 

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Preserving America’s Underwater Battlefield: E.M. Clark

From January to the end of August 1942, German U-boats attacked more than 285 vessels in North American waters. Just off coastal North Carolina, the remnants of many of these ships are scattered on the ocean floor. The remains of this little-known battlefield serve as the final resting place for 90 ships and nearly 1,700 men lost during the Battle of the Atlantic. Over the course of the battle, eight Allied convoy vessels, 78 merchant freighters and tankers and four German U-boats sank off North Carolina’s coast. Each shipwreck tells a unique story; today we visit the E.M. Clark.

E.M. Clark sinks

During World War II, E.M. Clark was part of a larger transportation network that carried petroleum products to support the Allied war effort both at home and abroad. Standard Oil Company of New Jersey owned the ship, which made 41 voyages from 1939 to 1941, carrying over 4 million barrels of petroleum products. In 1942, E.M. Clark completed two trips, but its third trip for the year would it be its last.

On March 11, 1942, E.M. Clark left Baton Rouge, Louisiana carrying 118,000 barrels of heating oil destined for New York. As darkness fell the evening of March 17, the ship encountered rough seas and lightning as it approached the Diamond Shoals Light Buoy. Around 1:00 am, U-124, lurking just southwest of the buoy, spotted E.M. Clark traveling alone. Using the squally weather conditions, U-124 moved close to E.M. Clark and fired one torpedo that tore into the tanker’s port side four feet below the waterline.

The exploding torpedo buckled the deck and brought down the foremast and radio equipment. While the crew attempted to rig an emergency radio distress signal, another torpedo ripped through the stricken vessel at the bow. The ship was fatally wounded and sank in just 10 minutes.

By the time E.M. Clark was bow down in the water, the sea was covered in oil, making the men in the lifeboats sick from the fumes. U-124 surfaced and for about an hour and a half circled E.M. Clark and its lifeboats. The submarine was last seen at 3:00 a.m. heading northwest looking for another target. Of the 41-man crew, 40 survived and were rescued. The USS Dickerson rescued 14 survivors and the Venezuelan tanker Catatumbo rescued the other 26.

Diving the E.M. Clark

Resting on its port side in about 240 feet (73 m) of water, E.M. Clark is completely intact from bow to stern. It is one of the best representations of a World War II merchant ship off the North Carolina coast. Although the depth of the shipwreck will prohibit all but the most experienced technical divers from exploring the site, E.M. Clark nonetheless offers the technical diver a unique dive experience on a very well-preserved shipwreck.

“Visibility at the wreck site is stunning,” says Tane Casserley, Monitor National Marine Sanctuary’s research coordinator and NOAA diver.

“When you start at the bow, the prevailing current helps you to glide along the wreck, allowing you to truly experience the wreck and all the marine life. As you move toward the stern, the wreck begins to disappear behind you. Then you come to the fantail, which is beautiful. To me, the architecture of that section looks like the Statue of Liberty’s crown and offers a vivid reminder of why World War II was fought and why we work so hard to protect these shipwrecks.” 

The site of E.M. Clark measures 499 feet long (152 m) and the site’s main feature is the steel hull, which lies mostly intact on its port side. The hull’s exterior steel plates are in excellent condition with only small areas of deterioration. The wreck’s highest point is the starboard side main deck, which sits at least 50 feet (15 m) off the seafloor.

The bow’s starboard anchor is in place and visible in the hawse pipe. The port-side anchor is buried in the sand under the vessel. Both anchor chains run up through the hawse pipes to the deck, where they wrap over the windlass and continue down into the chain locker. The deck plating in the bow has deteriorated, exposing beams and cross bracing. Additionally, there are large holes in the top of the main deck that allow access to interior compartments.

Moving aft, the bridge structure has fallen to the seafloor. Only the outline of where the bridge met the deck indicates where the superstructure once sat. The bridge and all of the associated components, including stateroom and pilothouse materials and portholes, are scattered on the seafloor in a large pile. The main deck planking in this area has also eroded away, exposing the interior of the empty cargo tanks.

All three of E.M. Clark’s masts have fallen over and lie on the seafloor. The skylight that sat above the engine room is gone, resulting in a large opening 20 feet (6 m) wide. The large, single rudder and two propellers and shafts are intact. The entire starboard propeller remains visible, but only half of the port side propeller protrudes from the sand.

Marine life on the E.M. Clark

Lying near the western margin of the Gulf Stream, the warm water and the remains of E.M. Clark make the perfect home for an ecosystem teeming with life. The artificial reef supports encrusting invertebrates and a wide variety of fish and sharks. This, coupled with the site’s historic significance, make this a popular spot for technical divers looking for an intact World War II shipwreck.

As with other World War II shipwrecks, E.M. Clark is a war grave. Visitors should not disturb the site, leaving the wreck and its artifacts in place for future generations.

In July 2013, NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries nominated E.M. Clark for listing on the National Register of Historic Places and it was accepted. To learn more about the E.M. Clark and other World War II shipwrecks off the North Carolina coast, click here.

An expanded sanctuary

In an effort to honor the service and sacrifice of those lost during the Battle of the Atlantic, NOAA in 2019 will release a draft proposal to expand the boundaries of Monitor National Marine Sanctuary to include a nationally significant collection of shipwrecks that currently have little or no legal protection. The expansion would also establish the largest area designated as a World War II battlefield anywhere in the world.

To learn more about the proposal, click here.

By Shannon Ricles, Monitor National Marine Sanctuary

The post Preserving America’s Underwater Battlefield: E.M. Clark appeared first on Scuba Diver Life.

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Preserving America’s Underwater Battlefield: E.M. Clark

From January to the end of August 1942, German U-boats attacked more than 285 vessels in North American waters. Just off coastal North Carolina, the remnants of many of these ships are scattered on the ocean floor. The remains of this little-known battlefield serve as the final resting place for 90 ships and nearly 1,700 men lost during the Battle of the Atlantic. Over the course of the battle, eight Allied convoy vessels, 78 merchant freighters and tankers and four German U-boats sank off North Carolina’s coast. Each shipwreck tells a unique story; today we visit the E.M. Clark.

E.M. Clark sinks

During World War II, E.M. Clark was part of a larger transportation network that carried petroleum products to support the Allied war effort both at home and abroad. Standard Oil Company of New Jersey owned the ship, which made 41 voyages from 1939 to 1941, carrying over 4 million barrels of petroleum products. In 1942, E.M. Clark completed two trips, but its third trip for the year would it be its last.

On March 11, 1942, E.M. Clark left Baton Rouge, Louisiana carrying 118,000 barrels of heating oil destined for New York. As darkness fell the evening of March 17, the ship encountered rough seas and lightning as it approached the Diamond Shoals Light Buoy. Around 1:00 am, U-124, lurking just southwest of the buoy, spotted E.M. Clark traveling alone. Using the squally weather conditions, U-124 moved close to E.M. Clark and fired one torpedo that tore into the tanker’s port side four feet below the waterline.

The exploding torpedo buckled the deck and brought down the foremast and radio equipment. While the crew attempted to rig an emergency radio distress signal, another torpedo ripped through the stricken vessel at the bow. The ship was fatally wounded and sank in just 10 minutes.

By the time E.M. Clark was bow down in the water, the sea was covered in oil, making the men in the lifeboats sick from the fumes. U-124 surfaced and for about an hour and a half circled E.M. Clark and its lifeboats. The submarine was last seen at 3:00 a.m. heading northwest looking for another target. Of the 41-man crew, 40 survived and were rescued. The USS Dickerson rescued 14 survivors and the Venezuelan tanker Catatumbo rescued the other 26.

Diving the E.M. Clark

Resting on its port side in about 240 feet (73 m) of water, E.M. Clark is completely intact from bow to stern. It is one of the best representations of a World War II merchant ship off the North Carolina coast. Although the depth of the shipwreck will prohibit all but the most experienced technical divers from exploring the site, E.M. Clark nonetheless offers the technical diver a unique dive experience on a very well-preserved shipwreck.

“Visibility at the wreck site is stunning,” says Tane Casserley, Monitor National Marine Sanctuary’s research coordinator and NOAA diver.

“When you start at the bow, the prevailing current helps you to glide along the wreck, allowing you to truly experience the wreck and all the marine life. As you move toward the stern, the wreck begins to disappear behind you. Then you come to the fantail, which is beautiful. To me, the architecture of that section looks like the Statue of Liberty’s crown and offers a vivid reminder of why World War II was fought and why we work so hard to protect these shipwrecks.” 

The site of E.M. Clark measures 499 feet long (152 m) and the site’s main feature is the steel hull, which lies mostly intact on its port side. The hull’s exterior steel plates are in excellent condition with only small areas of deterioration. The wreck’s highest point is the starboard side main deck, which sits at least 50 feet (15 m) off the seafloor.

The bow’s starboard anchor is in place and visible in the hawse pipe. The port-side anchor is buried in the sand under the vessel. Both anchor chains run up through the hawse pipes to the deck, where they wrap over the windlass and continue down into the chain locker. The deck plating in the bow has deteriorated, exposing beams and cross bracing. Additionally, there are large holes in the top of the main deck that allow access to interior compartments.

Moving aft, the bridge structure has fallen to the seafloor. Only the outline of where the bridge met the deck indicates where the superstructure once sat. The bridge and all of the associated components, including stateroom and pilothouse materials and portholes, are scattered on the seafloor in a large pile. The main deck planking in this area has also eroded away, exposing the interior of the empty cargo tanks.

All three of E.M. Clark’s masts have fallen over and lie on the seafloor. The skylight that sat above the engine room is gone, resulting in a large opening 20 feet (6 m) wide. The large, single rudder and two propellers and shafts are intact. The entire starboard propeller remains visible, but only half of the port side propeller protrudes from the sand.

Marine life on the E.M. Clark

Lying near the western margin of the Gulf Stream, the warm water and the remains of E.M. Clark make the perfect home for an ecosystem teeming with life. The artificial reef supports encrusting invertebrates and a wide variety of fish and sharks. This, coupled with the site’s historic significance, make this a popular spot for technical divers looking for an intact World War II shipwreck.

As with other World War II shipwrecks, E.M. Clark is a war grave. Visitors should not disturb the site, leaving the wreck and its artifacts in place for future generations.

In July 2013, NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries nominated E.M. Clark for listing on the National Register of Historic Places and it was accepted. To learn more about the E.M. Clark and other World War II shipwrecks off the North Carolina coast, click here.

An expanded sanctuary

In an effort to honor the service and sacrifice of those lost during the Battle of the Atlantic, NOAA in 2019 will release a draft proposal to expand the boundaries of Monitor National Marine Sanctuary to include a nationally significant collection of shipwrecks that currently have little or no legal protection. The expansion would also establish the largest area designated as a World War II battlefield anywhere in the world.

To learn more about the proposal, click here.

By Shannon Ricles, Monitor National Marine Sanctuary

The post Preserving America’s Underwater Battlefield: E.M. Clark appeared first on Scuba Diver Life.

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