Harborwright sells the part only — we don't install it. These are general steps; your boat and the maker's manual come first. If you're not sure, have a marine shop fit it.
Safety: Never stand in line with a loaded strap, keep hands clear of the gears, and stay within the rated load.
Steps
- Bolt the winch base to the trailer's winch stand with at least three 3/8 in bolts and lock nuts in a triangle pattern (VEVOR manual).
- Fit the crank handle to the shaft and tighten its nut.
- Run the strap over the bow roller to the boat's bow eye and hook on.
- Set the ratchet lever to pull to winch in, or to release to let the strap out. Hold the handle firmly whenever you move the lever.
- Don't tow on the winch strap alone — add a bow safety chain or strap.
- Rinse with fresh water after salt water.
Follow the maker's manual for your exact model first — it's linked with each part below.
Videos
Videos are by other channels and show similar parts, not always the exact model we sell.
