Can I Use Only the Center Mounting Holes on the Winch Mount Stand for My Dutton-Lainson Winch?

Updated 10/08/2026 | Published 10/06/2026

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Universal Hand Winch Right Angle Mounting Bracket for Hand Winches by Dutton-Lainson

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Question:

The winch is wider than the winch stand mounting platform on my boat trailer so I am only able to use the center mounting holes. Will that be adequate as that’s all I had to use on the previous winch. Thanks for any feedback. I am looking forward to the strength of this new wench as the old one was getting very worn out.

asked by: Michael R

Expert Reply:

Hi Michael,

You should be okay using just the center mounting holes, but I would suggest using a backing plate or large fender washers on the underside of the winch stand mount. Definitely use new zinc or stainless-steel hardware as well so it will for sure handle the increased capacity. We do have a Universal Hand Winch Right Angle Mounting Bracket for Dutton-Lainson Winches part # DL24110 that can handle up to a 2,000lb capacity. So, if the winch is moving while you're using it or anything starts to bend/warp, I highly recommend using the universal bracket for safety.

How much does your boat or jet ski weigh that you're using the winch for?

expert reply by: Claire H