See what our Experts say about this Jif Marine Trailer Winch

• Boat Trailer Winch that Has Capacity for 18,000 lb Boat
  With boat winches you generally only need 50 percent of the boats weight as the winch's weight capacity. So for a 18,000 lb boat like you have you'd need a winch with at least a 9,000 lb capacity. For that we have the Fulton XLT Powered Winch part # F500621 which has a 10,000 lb capacity and would be your best option. The strap is only 15 feet long though so you'd need to make sure you could get the boat within 15 feet from being fully on the trailer.
  view full answer...
• 2-Speed Boat Winch Available With Crank Handle On Left Side Of The Winch
  We do have the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch # DL15403 which places the handle on the left side. This is a 2-speed winch like the Jif Marine # 315-W3200D you found. It is rated for up to 2,500lbs versus the 3,200lbs you found. You will need to add a Strap # DL24251 as the winch does not include one.
  view full answer...
• Winch Recommendation for 3,190 lb Boat
  The 3,200 lb 2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch with 20' Strap and Brake # 315-W3200D will be sufficient to pull in your 3,190 lb boat if your trailer has rollers on it as that will make your boat easier to move. If you have bunks then it will technically work but you'll be pushing the winch to the limit so you'll want to use a winch with a higher weight rating like this one: - 3,700 lb Fulton High-Performance 2-Speed Trailer Winch with Handbrake # F142430 - Fulton Galvanized Winch Cable with...
  view full answer...
• Shorter Handle For Jif Marine 2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch # 315-W3200D
  When it comes to getting a shorter handle for The 2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch with 20' Strap and Brake - 3,200 pounds # 315-W3200D The Replacement Handle for Dutton-Lainson Single Speed Hand Winch - 7 inch Long # DL70305 mounts to the same size shaft and the handle is 3 inches smaller then the handle that came with it. I attached a review video link below.
  view full answer...
• Can Strap from Jif Marine Winch Come From Bottom of Drum
  Yes, the strap on the # 315-W3200D can be installed so that it comes from the bottom instead of the top. However, doing so will reverse the switch and the direction you turn the handle for operation. The self-locking mechanism will work either way. The orientation you are describing with the drum facing the boat is how the winch is typically installed on a boat trailer.
  view full answer...
• How To Determine Fit of the 3,200 Lb 2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch
  The 2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch part # 315-W3200D is an excellent upgraded 3,200 lb winch for a boat trailer. In regards to mounting, not all winches use the same pattern so you'd need to compare the dimensions in the photo below to what you have now. I would not think any welding or cutting would be required but worse case you may need to drill a few holes.
  view full answer...
  
• Replacement for Discontinued Fulton T3205 Winch
  The replacement that I recommend for your Fulton T3205 is the 2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch with 20' Strap and Brake - 3,200 lbs # 315-W3200D. This comes with a 20' strap and has a capacity of 3,200 lbs. I attached a review video of this winch for you to check out.
  view full answer...
• Strap Winch for Boat Trailer with Rollers
  You can use a strap type winch instead of a cable winch so long as your trailer's rollers are in good shape and the weight of your 28-ft Cuddy is not more than 3-times the winch's rating. Rollers allow you to use a winch rated for as low as 1/3 of the boat weight. I suggest the 2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch # 315-W3200D which is rated for 3200-lbs and which has a 20-foot strap.
  view full answer...
• Will the 2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch with 20' Strap Work On a 21' Long Boat
  The 2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch with 20' Strap part # 315-W3200D is an excellent option for a 21 foot long boat. Generally speaking, you'll want the strap to match the length of the boat or close so this is a great option. In regards to weight, the rollers will help significantly with this so there will be no issues even with heavier boats.
  view full answer...
• Troubleshooting A Fulton T3205 Winch That's Sticking When Extending The Strap
  Hey Pat, It sounds like either the hand brake is catching or your gears may be worn or have some debris stuck in them, giving you a hard time releasing the strap. The spring for the parking brake is likely worn and allowing the brake to slot back in just enough to give you trouble. If so, you can replace the handbrake and spring with part # F501210. You can also spray some white lithium grease on the gears to help lubricate them without attracting dirt and debris. Aside from that you...
  view full answer...
• Recommended Winch To Replace Damaged 2500lb JIF Marine Winch On Boat Trailer
  I have a solution for you, but at this time we do not offer any hand winches that use a 2-1/2" wide strap. Instead, I recommend going with the 2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch with 20' Strap and Brake - 3,200 lbs Item # 315-W3200D which includes a new 20' x 2" strap. The # 315-W3200D has a 3200lb weight capacity which will allow you to pull up your boat a little easier, and also has a high and low speed to give you additional mechanical advantage if needed. I included a video of the # 315-W3200D...
  view full answer...
• Replacement Handle for Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch DL1100A
  While there is a replacement handle for your Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch # DL15103 (which is model DL1100A), the Replacement Winch Handle # DL5703657, a different handle will not give this winch a ratcheting mechanism. For that you would need to replace the winch entirely with the Single-Speed Boat Trailer Winch # 315-W1800D which has a ratcheting hand crank. This winch comes with a 20' strap and has an 1,800 lb capacity, though there are other capacities available: 2,000 lbs # 315-W2000D,...
  view full answer...
• Recommended Hand Crank Trailer Winch and Jack for 6K Boat
  The general rule we use for selecting a boat trailer winch is 2:1 which means for a 6,000 lb boat we'd recommend a 3,000 lb winch. The Jif Marine 2-Speed Trailer Winch part # 315-W3200D is a great option for this rated at 3,200 lbs. It comes with a strap and clevis hook as well, pre-installed. It also has a two-speed operation, one for speed and one for power. You'd simply un-bolt the the old winch, drill a few holes for the new pattern, then bolt the new one in place. In regard to a new...
  view full answer...
• Does the 2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch with 20' Strap and Brake Come with Mounting Hardware
  The 2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch with 20' Strap and Brake # 315-W3200D does not come with mounting hardware. This is the case with all of our winches.
  view full answer...
• Recommended Two Speed Trailer Winch For 6500lb Boat.
  For your 6500lb boat I highly recommend the Jif Marine 2-Speed Trailer Winch # 315-W3200D which has 2 speeds like you were looking for, and the 3200lb capacity will be plenty to pull your boat onto the trailer. In addition the polyester strap will hold up better than a cable for a marine application, not to mention the additional safety that should the strap snap, it would not be nearly as dangerous as a cable flying around. I included a video of the winch # 315-W3200D for you to take...
  view full answer...
• Base Dimensions of Jif Marine 2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch # 315-W2500D
  The base on 2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch # 315-W2500D measures 5-3/4 inches wide by 7-1/8 inches long. This is a very standard size and bolt pattern so it should fit on your trailer easily. I attached a review video for this for you to check out as well.
  view full answer...
  
• Solutions for Fulton T3700 Winch with Broken Cable
  The current version of your Fulton T3700 is the part # F142430 which is a cable-only winch like what you have. Best options I have would be a new cable for yours that is broke like with part # FWC7500100 for a 50 foot cable or to go with a new winch that uses a strap instead like the Jif Marine part # 315-W3200D which has a similar 3,200 lb capacity. Only downside to the straps is they aren't as long as the cables since the layers add up quicker. This comes with a 20 foot long strap.
  view full answer...
• Determining Which Replacement Winch Can Replace Discontinued Shelby 5476 Strap Winch
  I would be happy to help you determine which winch will replace your Shelby 5476 2800lb strap winch, but unfortunately since Shelby went out of business we do not have any way to determine its mounting hole pattern so you will need to measure the winch first. For example the Fulton 2-Speed Trailer Winch - 10" Long Handle - 20' Strap - Zinc - 3,200 lbs # F142424 has the 3200lb capacity and a strap like you were wanting. This winch has mounting hole measurements shown in the included diagram...
  view full answer...
• Operation of Brake on JIF Marine 315-W3200D 2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch
  The brake is strictly an On/Off proposition. When it's in neutral, the strap can be pulled out easily without the handle turning which is a nice feature. In neutral, the strap can be pulled out, but there isn't any sort of a brake.
  view full answer...
• How to Pick Out Boat Winch for 2,550 lb Boat
  Generally when picking out a winch for a boat trailer the ratio is 2 to 1 meaning you would need a winch with roughly half the capacity as the weight of the boat. With good rollers and a short winching distance the ratio increases to 3 to 1, but with long winching distances and wooden bunks like what you currently have the ratio is 1 to 1. The Jif Marine Winch # 315-W3200D that you referenced should work well for you although it may be a bit overkill. The Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch # DL14725...
  view full answer...
• Fulton T3205 Winch Replacement
  Yes. The Jif Marine 2 Speed Trailer Winch # will work as a replacement for your old Fulton T3205 winch. It has the exact same 5.1:1 and 12.2:1 gear ratios as the T3205 and also comes with a 10" handle. I've attached a picture for reference to show some of the measurements-but this is a fairly universally mounted winch. The long holes on the bottom are 1" long and 1/2" from the edges of the plate; the center hole is 2-3/8" from the edge (center of the hole); the long hole at the top running...
  view full answer...
• Replacement for Shelby 5408B Boat Trailer Winch
  The Jif Marine 2-Speed Trailer Winch part # 315-W3200D would be an excellent option to replace the Shelby 5408B Winch (1,900 lbs). It has a 3,200 lb capacity which will be suited for boats up to two times this so there should be no issues with the winch prematurely wearing down. It comes with a strap as well so no need to install one.
  view full answer...
• Does Jif Marine 2 Speed Winch part # 315-W3200D Have a Brake
  The Jif Marine 2 Speed Winch part # 315-W3200D that you referenced will lock with every gear click as you turn the handle. The only way it's going to free wheel is if you pull down on the lever to unlock it.
  view full answer...
• Recommended Winch for a 3,500 lb Boat with Carpeted Bunk Boards
  I spoke to the manufacturer Jif Marine, they informed me that the 2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch with 20' Strap part # 315-W2500D would not be sufficient for a 3,500 - 4,000 lb boat even with bunk boards. The bunk boards are certainly going to help but wont do as much as a set of rollers will like part # DL21741 in regards to reducing the size of winch needed to pull the boat in. Instead, I recommend taking a look at the 2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch with 20' Strap part # 315-W3200D which has...
  view full answer...

Do you have a question about this Trailer Winch?