| Getting a boat on and off the trailer is included in | | | | distance, gravity lends it's assistance in making it |
| the fun of owning one. While boat trailer winches | | | | even tougher to trailer your boat easily. Be sure |
| come in two varieties, manual and electric, the | | | | to allow a line capacity that is much greater than |
| majority of owners will go with the electric style. | | | | the weight of the boat so as to include these |
| It's not only easier, but if there is ever an issue | | | | other factors. Better too much than not enough. |
| with the electric operation, there is normally a | | | | Make sure to inspect the winch before each trip |
| manual way to operate it. It's almost like buying | | | | out. Insure that all parts are working and that any |
| two winches in one. | | | | lubrication recommended by the manufacturer has |
| Deciding on which size to buy depends mainly on | | | | been done. The last thing anyone needs is their |
| the weight of the boat. You must also factor in | | | | boat stuck in the water because the trailer winch |
| the weight of the fuel and supplies loaded onto | | | | seized up. Testing the winch free of the boat will |
| the boat after the manufacturer's specified dry | | | | help insure this before leaving. |
| weight. The electric winch will insure the ease of | | | | Lastly, never use the winch as a method of |
| trailer the boat whether alone or with assistance. | | | | securing the boat to the trailer for transport. |
| If possible, always trailer the boat with help. | | | | While the winch works well for pulling the boat, it |
| As most boat ramps are angled fairly steep into | | | | will not keep it on the trailer going down the road. |
| the water and you are pulling the boat up from a | | | | Utilize the trailer straps for this purpose. |