David Burgess
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Feb 24, 2020
- Messages
- 25
- Location
- Canada
- Vessel Name
- Callisto
- Vessel Make
- Grand Banks Classic 42’ Trawler
can anyone give there opinions on which Puller would be best suited for my 42’ GB?
I have a Brutus, over ten years on it and still going strong. If you don't want the associated davit the electric units that generally fit on a down rigger base are amazingly good. The Electra-dyne is the Cadillac, but requires some additional hardware to mount it.
I pull on 4-6 trips a year, twice a day, 450-500' and two sets each pull, usually 5-9 pulls per trip (multi day). On my smaller boat I really like to clear the rail and not have the puller on deck for most of my activities. My Scotty base swivels, holds my down rigger, pot puller, and a rod holder (heavy duty, halibut weight), so I am happy with changing gear for each activity.
Ace makes the Brutus...
JMO
I also have a Brutus. I use it on ASD and on my dinghy. I love it. I also have the option that curls the line right into a laundry basket.
I used the drum on my Ideal windlass to pull prawn traps. I can see that you guys want the industrial ones, but I found the windlass worked great, fast, didn’t heat up with the light load and had a foot switch so both hands were free. Just an idea for someone.