Cable, strap or rope?

Trailer winches come with cables, ropes, or nylon straps. Cables provide great strength and are very secure. You can also double-line cables, giving you the strongest application, hands-down the best for larger boats. Straps are softer on the hands, yet provide good strength and power for medium and smaller sized boats. Some newer trailer winch models have a small rope instead of cable or strapping, which has been found to be exceedingly strong and weather resistant ? great for float-on trailers.

All Powerwinch 12 volt electric trailer winches are made from the finest grade materials and designed for long lasting wear. Our heat-treated gear system provides smoother operation and resists corrosion. Powerwinch gears are designed with a clutch control for smoother power-in and easy freewheel-out operation. The efficient gear train system allows for more powerful pull with less amp draw. All of our winches use heavy-duty bearings for smooth, efficient power delivery, and the positive gear train lock prevents unwanted line slippage. The zinc plated frame and tough weather-resistant housing complete the package by protecting the unit from the elements. You can?t go wrong with a 12 volt electric trailer winch from Powerwinch!

Why buy 12V?

Manual winches require your physical strength to pull and crank the weight of your boat as it fights gravity and slowly ramps onto the trailer. Slipping and falling, along with pulled and strained muscles, can create physical hazards that can ruin your boating experience.

With your Powerwinch 12 volt trailer winch, your boat can glide onto the trailer by simply pressing the remote and the work is done! Fast, easy, and safe! With the 12 volt electric trailer winch, you can use a pulley or block at the bow eye to double your pulling power (which doubles the cable and halves the retrieval speed). You can get more strength out of your trailer winch but it slows the retrieval speed by 50%.

Why power-in/freewheel-out . . . or power out?

With the power-in/freewheel-out system, the electric motor pulls the boat onto the trailer yet has a clutch release that allows gravity to float the boat into the water with ease. If you need more control when deploying your boat, get the power-out 915 Trailer Winch.

What size of trailer winch do you need? Powerwinch comparison chart
MODEL	Sugg Boat Length	Max. Boat Weight*	Line Speed	Vertical Lift Capacity	Remote Control	Light	Double Line Capacity	Gear Ratio	Power Source	Circuit breaker	Unit Weight	Depth	Width	Height	Cable Length & Diameter
RC 30	23'-30'	11,500 lbs	8 FPM	4000 lbs	Yes	Yes	7500 lbs	450:1	12V	60 amp	36 lbs	9.5"	11.5"	9"	40' x 7/32"
RC 23	17'-23'	7500 lbs	14 FPM	2400 lbs	Yes	Yes	4300 lbs	225:1	12V	60 amp	34 lbs	9.5"	11.5"	9"	40' x 7/32"
Trailer Mate 20*	up to 20'	2000 lbs	4 FPM	800 lbs	No	No	N/A	358:1	12V	30 amp	25 lbs	11"	9"	8"	12 strand blue HMPE fiber rope
915	22'-29	9500 lbs	10 FPM	3200 lbs	No	No	5900 lbs	450:1	12V	60 amp	40 lbs	10"	10"	8"	40' x 7/32"
912	23'-30'	11,500 lbs	8 FPM	4000 lbs	No	No	7500 lbs	450:1	12V	60 amp	35 lbs	10"	10"	8"	40' x 7/32"
712	17'-23'	7500 lbs	14 FPM	2400 lbs	No	No	4300 lbs	225:1	12V	30 amp	33 lbs	10"	10"	8"	20' x 7/32"
315	14'-17'	4000 lbs	15 FPM	1650 lbs	No	No	N/A	270:1	12V	30 amp	22 lbs	10"	10"	8"	20' x 7/32"
215	up to 16'	3500 lbs	12 FPM	1500 lbs	No	No	N/A	270:1	12V	30 amp	23 lbs	9.5"	10"	8"	20' x 7/32"
ST 712	up to 23'	7500 lbs	10 FPM	2000 lbs	No	No	N/A	225:1	12V	60 amp	29 lbs	10"	10"	8"	20' x 3" strap
ST 712	up to 17'	4000 lbs	10 FPM	1500 lbs	No	No	N/A	270:1	12V	30 amp	23 lbs	10"	10"	8"	20' x 2" strap
*When calculating boat weight, be sure to include boat, motor, fuel, gear and supplies. If in doubt, select the next larger size.
*PLUG-IN POWER! Safety tip: Do not use your trailer winch as a tie-down. To prevent mishaps, use separate tie-downs to secure your boat on the trailer. Trailer winches should not be used as hoists.

Plug-in power! Simply plug into your 7-pin round RV trailer winch outlet (provided your vehicle has a 30 amp breaker for the RV outlet) NO WIRING NEEDED!

New, extremely strong, blue HMPE fiber in a 12 strand braided rope . . . perfect for the short retraction needed with float-on trailers or small boats!

The Trailer Mate 20 is designed specifically for boats 20' or less where only a few feet of movement is needed to position the boat on the trailer. Why strain after a great day of boating ? even with a small boat? The Trailer Mate 20 is a 12 volt winch featuring easy power-in/freewheel-out operation. Line speed is 4 FPM with a vertical lift of 800 lbs. Complete your trailer package with the Powerwinch Trailer Mate 20!