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[quote=arch]an electric winch is the way to go as we get older.  even hand-cranking can turn an arm into a noodle!

[url]http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/winches/2500-lb-atvutility-electric-winch-with-wireless-remote-control-61840.html[/url]

i bought a 2500lb winch with wireless remote control from harbor freight and it's made hauling my cat onto the trailer a piece of cake!  i mounted it on the forward mast support and power it with a Superwinch wiring kit that i wired back to my engine. it comes with plenty of wire length.
[url]https://www.amazon.com/Superwinch-1520-Trailer-Wiring-Kit/dp/B00008PWWJ[/url]

the wireless remote lets me stand near the back of the boat and guide it onto the trailer.  single handed loading.  i cover the winch with a little plastic when not in use, but it's stood up to the rain without a cover as well.  noisy, but a small price to pay for how easy this is.
j<em>Edited by arch on Sep 18, 2016 - 11:29 PM.</em> [/quote]

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