Recommended Winch for a 3,500 lb Boat with Carpeted Bunk Boards
Question:
I have a 23foot ft boat that weighs approx 3,500 - 4,000 lbs. w/ Carpet covered bunks. Is this sufficient ? Or Can I use a 2,000 lb winch ?
asked by: Jacqueline
Expert Reply:
I spoke to the manufacturer Jif Marine, they informed me that the 2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch with 20' Strap part # 315-W2500D would not be sufficient for a 3,500 - 4,000 lb boat even with bunk boards. The bunk boards are certainly going to help but wont do as much as a set of rollers will like part # DL21741 in regards to reducing the size of winch needed to pull the boat in.
Instead, I recommend taking a look at the 2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch with 20' Strap part # 315-W3200D which has a 3,200 lb weight capacity and will be much better suited for your setup. It has the same 2-speed operation as the 2,500 lb version. I have attached a review video for you as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch with 20' Strap and Brake - 3,200 lbs
- Trailer Winch
- Standard Hand Winch
- Boat Trailer Winch
- Utility Winch
- Extra Heavy Duty
- Ratcheting Hand Crank
- Two Speed Winch
- Polyester Strap
- Jif Marine
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Dutton-Lainson Boat Trailer Deluxe Roller Bunk - 5' Long Sections - 12 Sets of 3 Rollers
- Boat Trailer Parts
- Bunks
- Rollers
- Roller Bunk
- Black Rubber
- Dutton-Lainson
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2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch with 20' Strap - 2,500 lbs
- Trailer Winch
- Standard Hand Winch
- Boat Trailer Winch
- Utility Winch
- Heavy Duty
- Ratcheting Hand Crank
- Two Speed Winch
- Polyester Strap
- Jif Marine
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