While boat and PWC owners love the freedom that goes with being able to trailer their crafts to different locations, having the right winch on your trailer is the only way to ensure that launching and loading don’t become the low points of your day. A rugged, heavy-duty winch is the most important piece of trailering equipment that you’re ever likely to invest in; and make no mistake: after spending a long day on the water, you want retrieving your craft to be as effortless and stress-free as possible.
Not all winches are the same, though; and while cost is often the main factor in deciding whether to go with one style of winch or another, the differences go beyond just dollars and cents. Everything comes down to weight and power – the weight of your boat, and how much power you need to load it on a trailer – and these are a few tips about what to consider when evaluating winches.