With the power-in, freewheel-out system, the winch’s motor pulls the boat onto the trailer and a clutch release uses gravity to launch the boat. If you want more control — or you launch at steep ramps ...

For example, my tandem-­axle trailer, which carries my ­21-foot boat, has a manual winch rated for 2,000 pounds. That is the minimum rating I would consider in replacing it. But if you have made ...

Winch. A functioning winch is necessary to pull the boat out of the water. Expand the winching cable and look for cracks or thinning. The connection point between the drum and the cable needs to be ...

The package of boat, motor and trailer is about 19'6" long, ... They offer less vee than fiberglass rigs, typically 8 to 10 degrees versus 16 to 18 on performance bass boats.