Choosing a Winch for a Boat Trailer

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Hello, How do I identify which winch will fit my trailer. I am just beginning to research. I have a 1998 boat trailer made by Dorsey. It is for a 23 foot Concorde boat with dual axels.

asked by: David L

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I've attached an article that you should take a look at to help you find the correct winch.

You want to choose a winch that will have the appropriate weight capacity for your boat. You'll also want to factor in things like the incline and if you're using carpeted bunks or rollers that will provide more or less resistance. You'll also want to compare them based on different features they may have.

For example, the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch - TUFFPLATE Finish - 2 Speed - Direct Drive # DL14825 is rated for up to 2,500 pounds. It also has two speeds: a faster speed to pull in quickly and a lower speed with increased pull.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

I do have a potential solution for you, but Shelby is out of business so we cannot provide replacement parts for your winch. We would have to replace the whole winch. The winch I highly recommend to replace your Shelby 5352 winch is the…

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Answer 2

We have some very similar winches to the Shelby 5466 that you have but we do not carry Shelby winches any longer. The Shelby is a 2 speed winch with a 2,300 lb capacity so for a very similar winch we have the Dutton Lainson 2 speed winch part…

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Because I don't know how your specific trailer is designed with the scissor lift I don't know if the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch w/ Automatic Brake - TUFFPLATE Finish - 2,500 lbs #DL15721 will be large enough capacity to safely lift your 2,800…

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I would be happy to give you a recommendation to replace your Shelby 5352 winch, and can understand wanting an exact replacement, but that is an impossibility due to the fact Shelby is out of business. Manufacturers don't make exact replicas of…

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There is a winch I recommend replacing your Shelby 5352 with the best option being the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch with Automatic Brake #DL14927. This is a 1,500 lb capacity winch (you mentioned 2,500 lbs for capacity, though a higher capacity does not…

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Answer 6

I looked up your trailer jack info and it was a 1,600 lb hand winch that hasn't been made in quite some time. Most refer to it as a "vintage" hand winch. Sounds like you got a lot of life out of but there's nothing we offer beyond…

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The Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch w/ Automatic Brake - TUFFPLATE Finish - 2,500 lbs #DL15721 you were looking at does not include a cable or strap. You will need either the Hand Winch Cable with Safety Hook 5/16" Diameter x 25' Long #DL24102 or…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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