How To Pick Out A Better Boat Trailer Winch For Easier Loading
Updated 02/17/2026 | Published 06/11/2024
Question:
I need to upgrade my hand wench for my boat trailer to a hand winch that is geared to pull my boat out of the water easier. Im currently struggling to crank the wench I have.
asked by: Michael D
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Expert Reply:
Hey Michael,
To make loading your boat easier you'll want to go with a 2-speed winch for a better mechanical advantage if you don't have one already. From there you can go with a higher capacity winch. What is the capacity of your current winch and the weight of your boat?
expert reply by:
Kevin C
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Jameson C.
2/17/2026
Hey Michael, did you get a chance to check the capacity of your current winch and the weight of your boat? Once you have those numbers, it’ll be easier to confirm if a 2-speed winch like the Fulton XLT is the right upgrade. Let me know what you find—I'm here if you need a hand narrowing it down.