Will The Mounting base for Hand Winch Fit On Boat Winch Support?

Updated 05/21/2019 | Published 05/19/2019

Products Featured in This Question

2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch with 20' Strap - 2,500 lbs

(320)

$117.18

CE Smith Winch Stand - Galvanized Steel - 30" Tall x 2" Wide

(78)

$90.07

Question:

The base plate that the winch mounts on for my boat is only 3” wide would you recommend putting a winch that’s 5 3/4” wide on that base.

asked by: Terry W

Helpful Expert Reply:

I wouldn't hesitate to add the 2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch with 20' Strap - 2,500 lbs # 315-W2500D to your 3 inch wide trailer winch post. Many of the boat winch posts are not even that wide. For instance the CE Smith Winch Stand - Galvanized Steel - 30" Tall x 2" Wide # CE31013G. At minimum two bolts are needed to hold the base, but ideally 3 or 4 could be used on your support to give stability and support to your mount. It will not be an issue to have the base overhang the support.

expert reply by: Jason S