Picking Out Hand Winch for Trailer with 19 Foot Larson Boat

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I have a 1990 TI boat trailer single axle, boat is a 19 foot Larson I/O with open bow Thanks.

asked by: Greg D

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I believe your boat is around 3,000 lbs from what I was able to find on it but I'd recommend confirming that if you aren't sure. So to pick out a winch you'd just need to go with one that has at least a 1,500 lb capacity since the ratio for picking out a winch based on a boat weight is 2 to 1. The Jif Marine winch you mentioned part # 315-W3200D would be overkill as it has a 3,200 lb capacity but it would work really well and be easy to use.

For a lighter duty winch that would still work great but not cost as much the JIF part # 315-W2500D would be a really solid option too that you'd be happy with.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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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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Answer 2

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…

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Answer 3

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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Answer 4

We actually had this come up before and a coworker made a picture showing hole spacing and other measurements for the winch. I have added the picture he made to this answer page and also to the product page for you. And I have also linked a video…

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Answer 5

The brake is strictly an On/Off proposition. When it's in neutral, the strap can be pulled out easily without the handle turning which is a nice feature. In neutral, the strap can be pulled out, but there isn't any sort of a brake.

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Answer 6

I attached a picture that shows the pin out diagram for the Pollak 5th Wheel / Gooseneck T-Connector with 7-Pole #PK11893-11932 that you referenced.

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Answer 7

The 2-Speed Boat Trailer Winch part #315-W3200D is an excellent upgraded 3,200 lb winch for a boat trailer. In regards to mounting, not all winches use the same pattern so you'd need to compare the dimensions in the photo below to what you have…

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