Electric Winch

[Richard Boyett]

Hi folks...........I'm considering putting an electric winch on my boat trailer. Has anyone here done that & would you do it again? As an old geezer I keep looking to make things easier rather than harder. My Tracker 175 is not that big so I'm thinking this will making loading much easier. Also, is there a brand you would recommend?
Thanks so much for all your input.

 

[200mph]

I installed a winch on my neighbors boat (non-Nitro 17’ aluminum) trailer due to his poor health. Did the install 5+ years ago using an inexpensive harbor freight winch. Substituted the metal cable to synthetic rope. Has worked flawlessly allowing him to maintain his independence despite health limitations.

Added a deep cycle battery and box to trailer. Also used the power tap on 7-pin connector to add some charge and capacity back into battery while traveling to fishing site.

Definitely would do it again.

 

[Richard Boyett]

Thanks for your input....I installed the new electric wench this past weekend. Took your advise on the battery. Went fishing on Monday & what a difference the wench made. Much easier to load the boat by myself now.

 

[200mph]

Glad it worked out for you!

Thanks for posting the feedback.