Dutton-Lainson Trailer Winch - Standard Hand Winch - DL15440 Review Video

The size winch that you will need depends on a couple of different factors. I have included part of our hand winch FAQ below regarding boat winches and have linked the FAQ article for you to view. Finding the Right Capacity Winch for your Boat…

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…

The covers of the Fulton XLT part #F142425 are removable with a Torx head wrench. If you are looking for basically the nicest hand winch around this would be the winner. Our customers who have this winch all really like it so I know you will like it…

I do have a recommendation for a winch that will have the same bolt pattern and 400lb weight capacity as your discontinued Shelby Model 5400 winches. I recommend the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch - TUFFPLATE Finish - Single Speed - 12' Strap - 400…

We do not carry the Shelby winch line since they went out of business. We do have the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch #DL15440. I have attached a photo that shows the mounting pattern for the winch you can check out. You can check the measurements to see…

We don't currently have any customer submitted photos for the Brophy Heavy Duty Cable Camper Jacks #CX74, but we do for the lower capacity #CJ74, which uses the same lift brackets. From the edge of the tube to the lift bracket is approximately…

We don't carry the Shelby 5408 winch, but from what I see they are the same mounting holes as the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch with TUFFPLATE Finish, Two Speed with Direct Drive - 3,200 lbs #DL15440. I've attached a picture of those measurements…

Yes, the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch with TUFFPLATE Finish, #DL15440, would be a great winch for a boat trailer, especially a larger boat. The TUFFPLATE Finish makes the winch acceptable for marine use and the two speed gearing will help winch the boat…

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…

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…

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…

Yes the bolt pattern of the Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch #DL15440 is close enough to the Shelby you mentioned that it would easily fit in place of it.