Replacement Bunk Carpet, Winch, and Transom Tie Down for Boat Trailer  

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For a winch you will need to choose the right one based on the weight of your boat and the trailer setup. A common ratio for determining your winch load capacity is 2:1.

For example, a 2,200-lb boat generally requires a 1,100-lb winch. If the same boat were winched a short distance with a low incline and with rollers in good condition, it can be safely winched with a 900-lb winch. The boat requires a winch with a 2,200-lb capacity if you are winching a longer distance with more resistance; for example, if the trailer had carpeted, wooden bunks or was set on a steeper incline.

You will have to determine what is appropriate for your exact setup. The highest capacity hand winch we have is going to be 3,200 lbs like the 2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch with 20' Strap and Brake - 3,200 lbs # 315-W3200D.

For the transom straps, I recommend the BoatBuckle G2 Retractable, Ratcheting Transom Tie-Down Straps # IMF08893. These heavy-duty ratchet straps will secure the stern of your boat to the trailer. They are simple to hook up and permanently mount to your trailer. These straps have a break strength of 2,500 lbs and safe working load limit of 833 lbs per strap. These are retractable with a 2" wide x 43" long strap.

I have attached some review videos along with a link to all of our bunk carpet that you can check out. I also included a helpful article on trailer winches that goes into further detail about how to choose the correct capacity depending on various factors for your reference.

expert reply by: Robin H

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