trailer winch size

[ddurand]

I have a 1987 Cruisers Inc 24' Holiday. I think about 3500 dry. So I am figuring 5000 loaded. What size electric winch is needed? Its a rolling weight, but on an incline, the winch is lifting a good part of the weight of the boat.

 

[sugilbert]

If you double line it with a swivel pulley, it'll pull twice the load, but at half the speed. Not to mention half the muscle power or motor power needed.

 

[alien1952]

powerwinch 912 ,7500 double, boats 23-30 rb2@gr5t 11500 lbs

 

[Michael Clemensen]

This is the winch that has proven to be GREAT for a 24 foot Lund on a ROLLER Trailer. http://www.dutton-lainson.com/proddetail.php?prod=14846 I can’t see the need of a power winch on a properly set up roller/bunk trailer. They’re noisy and slow and real slow if doubled.