Picking Out Winch for 3,100 lb Boat on Trailer with Wood Bunks

Question:

1,500lb winch and a dry boat weight of 3000, for loading and hauling onto a trailer with bunk boards. Currently the boat doesnt seem to move that well on the bunks. Is this strap sufficient?

asked by: Tom D

Expert Reply:

With wooden bunks on a boat trailer the ratio of winch capacity to boat is right at 2:1 so you could get away with a winch that has around a 1,500 capacity. But a 1,800 lb winch would be easier to winch in and out like the Single-Speed Boat Trailer Winch with 20' Strap - 1,800 lbs # 315-W1800D. This is a very easy to use winch that would work really well for your application.

expert reply by: Jameson C