Hi Tim. I picked up a Scotty 2500 about a month ago. Have gone crabbing twice with it now and really satisfied with it. It fits the same plug as my down riggers and mounts right on the same base.
Rick

 

The latest version of the Ace Line Haulers are hard to beat. I like the Cannon mount version instead of the Scotty thumb screw deal.:flag2:

 

+1 on the Scotty puller. You still have to lift the pot over the gunnel, but they work great for pulling heavy pots up in deep water.

If you can wait till spring, the Washington Costco's have been carrying them during shrimping season for killer prices. I got mine for $379.

 

I think that one feature of a traditional davit, being arched,it that it gets the pots above the gunnel. This surely makes it easier to get the pots into the boat. You can cut your existing davit and install an electric windlass in line. Plug it in and you're ready to go.

 

I have experience with only one pot puller so don't know how they compare. Mine is an E Z Pull. Took my davit off the boat and up to Buck, he mounted the pot puller on my davit. I've had it about 10 or 11 years and it's worked fine every time I've used it. I'm happy with it and my crew is even more happy it's on the boat!
ron m

 

The ace line hauler puller now has one with more torque then their Brutus 40 plus. They are calling it Max Torque. I saw their add yesterday in a magazine and they are saying it easily pulls up 110 lbs. Based on how my Brutus 40 plus has pulled up monster loaded pots that we could barely get over the rail into the boat that new unit might have enough pull to damage some equipment. I think Ace under-estimates their equipment.

 

If you want the added performance or otherwise need to replace the motor on your Brutus you can order the higher torque component from the mfgr. I recall it was about $150 (but don't quote me). I passed on that opportunity to spend more money just for the upgrade.

 

I use the ace pot puller. My crab David is mounted just a foot or so left of my downrigger mount. I mount the puller on my Scotty downrigger and use my regular Davit with the puller works very well!


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Yup-- thats exactly what I have done NR, and it works great.

 

Another satisfied Ace puller user here. I have the pre-maxx version and it does a great job.

 

We love our crabby lift

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Always pulled by hand, then last year I bought the scotty. Pulls good, compact, so it's easy to stow away, and I hear a lot less bickering coming from the crew on who's turn it is to pull lol. Yes, we have to lift over the rail, but that's no big deal for us,,,gregg

 

Ace line hauler on a cannon mount, compact but strong. My crew loves it (someone has to drive the boat.

 

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^^^ Same here.

 

Thank you for the feedback. Will send it to the crew so they can purchase it for the boat. As someone mentioned, someone had to drive the boat.

Tim

 

I spend the bulk of my time on the salt fishing with Bob ("Inpho" on here) on his 21ft Seahawk. He has a Crabby Lift and that thing is the best! I love it! I've never used the Ace pot puller, but it's hard to image a better davit than the Crabby Lift.

 

Electa-Dyne is the Cadillac of pullers-spendy but worth it. They are made in Boston for lobster boats. I and many friends have them on our boats. I recommend the stainless one. They are made for commercial use so they last . You buy them direct from manufacture.
You can order two different gear box configurations. Mine is 30 to 1.This will be your last puller you ever buy.
check them out.
http://www.electra-dyne.com/home.html
u-tube is here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHnWmUzt3Bk
Mark

 

I know the OP asked about 12v, but I'm going to be that guy. The electrics are fine, but they don't compare to the speed, power, and simplicity of a Honda.

 

Crabby Lift for me and have had for years BUT:
The switch is crap. Broke it twice so finally put on my own toggle switch.
It was getting corrosion until I started hosing it down with Salt Away and letting it dry off leaving suds all over it, and then hit it with CorrosionX spray on areas where it could rust. Makes it like new! Had an extender made when I switched boats so it lifts over the side (otherwise, why have it?). I found out that the angle between the pulley and the wind up roller is critical or the rope will pinch and wind up on itself so if you make an extension, make sure the holes are drilled so that the pulley is a little away from the roll up roller side so the rope wants to ride on the inside of the roller when pulling in.

 

Learn something new every day here-I did not know Honda made a crab puller?
I guess I'm not That guy

 

The gas pullers can be a great way to lose a finger........

The Electradyne pullers are sexy, but are a major investment. I'm not the guy pulling shrimp pots, so my requirements are less.:meme:

 

It's a Honda gas engine mounted to a davit, where it turns a capstan. Same kind of engine you'd see in a lawnmower or pressure washer.

http://www.go2marine.com/product/93385F/honda-4-hp-ohv-gas-pot-puller-hauler-with-davit-and-pulley.html

 

I guess this as much.
I love my Honda motors but not one on my davit. Salt would be brutal on that over time I would think.
At $995 you could buy two for the price of my electra dyne.
At least with the gearbox on the electra dyne its super powerful and very quiet.
Lats why all the New England boats use them in the lobster fishery.

 

Has anyone built their own? where did you get the motor/parts?:twocents::flag2:

 

The electric wheelchair scooter motors work great. Surpluscenterdotnet

 

(The Electradyne pullers are sexy, but are a major investment)
I fish for tuna every year so 2 boat bucks for a crab puller that will outlive me seems pretty cheap really and that includes the davit/ pulley and all the fixings.

 

I welded a plate on my davit and then attached the Ace motor and sheave to mine. Always seems to get the job done, but it is not a speed demon by any means. Works fine for crabbing around here, but I sure would miss the Honda gas pulling shrimp pots.

A friend of mine has a similar set up with the E Z Pull. I like that one better. Seems to have more power and a little faster. Figured if I have to replace it in the future, I would upgrade to the E Z.

 

There is a Scotty for sale on the classifieds, $280. Pretty good deal!