Electric Trailer Winch For Parker 2520?

[Mpellet]

I have Parker 2520 S/E 300HP on a roller trailer. Contemplating an electric trailer hitch winch and was wondering if anyone out there is using one to haul a Parker 2520?

If so, what make/model winch and are you using and are you satisfied with performance and durability?

Thanks in advance….

 

[warthog5]

Your limited on the manufactures of those. Only a few from what I've seen in the past. You must be up North. We run Bunk trailers down South and drive the boat on the trailer.

 

[Mpellet]

Your limited on the manufactures of those. Only a few from what I've seen in the past. You must be up North. We run Bunk trailers down South and drive the boat on the trailer.

Yes “Up North”. I have owned the boat & trailer for 19 years. The boat is slipped so only a couple of haul outs a year. Planning on some trailer maintenance post launch next Spring including a new winch and was contemplating going electric but I’m very skeptical about the service life of an electric trailer winch when exposed to saltwater and yes not a lot of choices in manufactures or performance reviews of electric trailer winches, hence this thread.

Bunk trailers look great and IMO are much more supportive of the boat hull then a roller trailer. I have owned bunk trailers for inboard fresh water use ski boats and driving on is nice, but on the ramp I use to launch and retrieve my Parker 2520, every bunk trailer launch or retrieval I have witnessed involved much of the tow vehicle being in the saltwater. The geometry of the ramp requires the tow vehicle to get wet regardless of the tide.
I have a 1996 Suburban and a 1999 Expedition both bought new that I still own and both vehicles are still operational. I’m not a disposer, I maintain and repair when feasible and dipping a truck in saltwater doesn’t mix with truck longevity.

My current tow vehicle is a 2018 Ford F350 Lariat, if I get the kind of service life out of it that I have on the vehicles mentioned above, I won’t ever need another tow vehicle. No way is that truck getting dipped in saltwater by me unless the parking brake & the transmission fail simultaneously while at the boat ramp so it’s rollers & cranking for me …

 

[warthog5]

I hear ya.... With my newest boat..... I did a trailer tongue extension.... New and reinforced tongue.... 2ft longer.... keeps the truck from getting wet.

 

[Mpellet]

I hear ya.... With my newest boat..... I did a trailer tongue extension.... New and reinforced tongue.... 2ft longer.... keeps the truck from getting wet.

I actually get anxiety just watching someone else back an expensive truck into saltwater .

 

[Inshore Chaser]

Have been using Dutton Lainson TW9000 for about 7 years...still going strong. However, first couple of years used on 1801 and since on a 2100 DVCC. American made and parts available. Just wish they had a stainless winch drum available. If your winch strap gets wet with salt water that water eventually transfers to the drum and it will rust. I am on my original drum but thinking of ordering a new drum for next season...about $50 for part.