Best Winch Options For Pulling A 2014 Ranger Rt188 Boat Onto A Trailer
Updated 10/29/2026 | Published 10/25/2026
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Question:
Looking for a winch for a 2014 Ranger Rt188 boat. Bought one and holes would not line up. Would like to get one with strap included
asked by: TOMMY F
Expert Reply:
Welcome back, Tommy!
I'm surprised to hear the one you got didn't fit properly. The mounting most winches use is pretty standard (see included image), so they tend to all fit the mounts that are out there. There are of course some variations and if you can measure the way that first image shows, I can definitely see what we have that will fit. In the mean time though, check out the following winches:
Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch - Single Speed - Freewheel - 20' Strap - 1,500 lbs # DL17021
Jif Marine 2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch with 20' Strap and Brake - 3,200 lbs # 315-W3200D
I have bolt pattern diagrams for both of these as well, but if you can swing one of these, they would be great options. The Dutton-Lainson is the fairly basic option, but they do make very good parts and the cost is pretty hard to beat on it. The Jif Marine option is the nicer option. It has more than twice the capacity and the 2 speed gear box makes it easier to use with heavy stuff. If you can make this one fit, it's the one I would go with.
Oh and both of these come with the strap pre-installed as well. I double checked that when I was measuring the bolt patterns.
And nice boat! Where do you typically take it out to fish?
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Tye A.
10/29/2026
How was the best winch I’ve ever bought in my life my boat weighs 6600 pounds it’s a 26 foot crown line and I can pull it on with one arm on that winch. It was 100 times worth of money.!!! I can rent commend it without reservation