Recommended Hand Winch for 4,600 Lb Boat Trailer

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I need a winch for my boat trailer. The weight of the boat is 4600 pounds and I have a load rite trailer with rollers. The electric winch stopped working last fall. Im fine with a manual since I only pull my boat out once a year. Thanks!

asked by: Scott

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There are numerous factors in play for selecting a boat trailer winch, one of which is whether or not the trailer has rollers but the number of layers out on the strap and the angle of the boat while retrieved also matter. Without getting too technical, a 2:1 ratio is sufficient so the Jif Marine 2-Speed Trailer Winch part # 315-W3200D is what I recommend, and it will give you room to spare as well.

expert reply by: Conner L

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The Jif Marine 2-Speed Trailer Winch part #315-W3200D would be a great option for an all-inclusive manual crank hand winch. It has plenty of capacity for most any vehicle and it has a two-speed design for faster operation. It comes with the strap and…

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It is always a good idea to use a winch that is overrated for the purpose you will be using it for. A winch that is used near the bottom end of its capacity will last much longer then a winch used at the top end of its capacity. We do have wire rope…

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The Jif Marine 2 Speed Winch part #315-W3200D that you referenced will lock with every gear click as you turn the handle. The only way it's going to free wheel is if you pull down on the lever to unlock it.

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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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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I spoke with my contact at Dexter and he said the 21-37 oil cap is obsolete and was replaced with the 21-36 oil cap, #RG04-270. This cap includes the o-ring and plug.

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The correct brake controller harness for your 2023 Ford E-350 to install a Tekonsha Prodigy P3 part #90195 is the part #22292. The connector on your E-350 is in a really unusual location behind the vents above the stereo. To see how to access it…

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The key number you referenced having is associated with an older Diversitech ball mount. I do have an option available for you to consider, however we do not currently carry the replacement key for the R3223 model as it's not available. If you…

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We offer two Paneloc lock hasps that are 1-1/2-inches wide, parts #H145-203E and #H135-203E, both of which are shown on the linked page. We also offer cam door latches like 2-inch #PLR158-102-A and #PLR158-102-SS, as well as 1-inch hasps like…

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Since you have carpeted bunks you need a winch rated for the entire weight of your boat (with roller bunks you can get away with a lower-rated winch) so I recommend the following from Bulldog Winch: - 12K Bulldog Winch Trailer Winch - Wireless Remote…

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The Dutton-Lainson #DL15440 Two Speed Winch you mentioned should be exactly what you need. As you said, you want to choose a winch whose capacity is at least 50 percent of the weight of your boat. Since the #DL15440 winch has a capacity almost equal…

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The part you are looking for is the Brass Connector for Titan Disc Brake Kit, #T4750300. This is the fitting that threads into the master cylinder that accepts the reverse lockout solenoid on your Titan actuator. I have attached a link to this part…

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