Trailer winch recommendations

[Saxe Point]

The ancient electric winch on my trailer has died and I’m looking to replace it with a manual winch. I moor my boat most of the year and only launch and retrieve a few times a year, which is why I’m going for a manual.

It’s a roller trailer and I’m guessing my 18 foot Hourston hardtop (115 Yamaha 4 stroke and 9.9 Suzuki kicker) fully loaded with fuel, riggers etc. weighs 3000 pounds. Does that sound about right? I’ve never weighed it and the Hourston website is long gone, so I can’t get the basic hull weigh, which is why I’m guessing and looking for help.

I assume a 3000 or 3500 pound winch is what I need?

I’d be grateful for your wisdom and experience. I searched the forum, but no luck.

 

[Rayvon]

Lots of people use these,a 2 speed is handy sometimes.I have a used 2 speed (different make) if you want a used.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81pbNjOt6OL._AC_SX679_.jpg

 

[profisher]

I do have a used 912 Powerwinch I'm selling. $250

 

[tubber]

Remember you're not lifting 3000 lbs, just rolling a portion of that up the trailer.
Princess auto 2 speed 1200 or 1800lb with an auto towing strap or dyneema fiber rope to replace steel cable will work.

 

[BigBird007]

Lots of people use these,a 2 speed is handy sometimes.I have a used 2 speed (different make) if you want a used.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81pbNjOt6OL._AC_SX679_.jpg

I have had them all from fancy electric ones to the thriftiest of Princess Auto ones. However the one Rayvon posted the link to is by far my favourite.

 

[sasqman]

I have had them all from fancy electric ones to the thriftiest of Princess Auto ones. However the one Rayvon posted the link to is by far my favourite.

Is there a brand name for this one?

 

[MikePA]

Is there a brand name for this one?

It's a Fulton f2. I have one as well, works great.

 

[Saxe Point]

Thanks everyone!