US $12.94
With the new found popularity of the fishing tour, Bass Pro Shops have quickly become one of the quality brands that people look for in boating supplies. With a boat trailer winch being an integral part of any boating experience, it is understandable why a lot of people would turn to Bass for a reliable product.
The Bass Pro Shops 2500# 2 Speed Boat Trailer Winch is a very reasonably priced boat trailer winch with 2 speeds. Changing the speeds on the winch is fairly easy with only having to pull the gear level to the forward position and locking it down. The device has a Power-Grip handle and a rust resistant finish. With a fairly large 2500 pound capacity, you can use this on most vessels.
The one consistent feature that is constantly talked about with this winch is the ease of hauling the boat out of the water. It has been described as a “Back Saver” on many occasions and seems to make the whole ordeal truly effortless.
Another great feature is the dual speed. This enables you to have both a high and low gear that you can change to adjust to the conditions that you are dealing with when hauling the boat. This is yet another aspect of the winch that is applauded by those that have used it on a regular basis and something that you should always look for in a boat winch.
While this device can be found for under $60, you may not need to spend that much if you have a lighter boat. Bass Pro Shops has a complete line of boat trailer winches that can handle any sized boat. For instance, if your boat load is under 1200 pounds, you may want to check out the Bass Pro Shops 1600 pound Dual Drive Trailer Winch that can be had for under $50. While it does not have the 2 speed feature, most of the other features are present on this winch. It is a very solid buy for the money.
Regardless of what model you buy, make sure that you make yourself familiar with the operations manual before putting it to use. Follow all safety precautions and make sure that you not only have it installed correctly, but that you also inspect it after every use so that it is ready to go the next time around. In many cases, people blame a faulty winch for a bad experience when it was their own fault for not installing correctly or making sure that all the parts were in working order.
As an alternative, you may also want to check out the many boat trailer electric winches that are available. Instead of having to go through the trouble of manually cranking the winch to load the boat, you can simply hit a switch and have your boat hauled right onto the rollers for you. They will cost a few extra dollars, but many say the price is well worth the effort that is saved.