T-H Marine 1000 lb Trailer Winch | 4:1 Manual
T-H Marine 1000 lb Trailer Winch | 4:1 Manual — Product description
The T-H Marine 1000 lb trailer winch is straightforward manual muscle for pulling your boat up the bunks and locking it to the bow stop. You get a 4:1 gear ratio, a 2-way ratchet with neutral, and a 2 inch by 20 foot strap with a hook. Built for aluminum boats and small rigs on single-axle trailers. Bolt it on and go.
The T-H Marine 1000 lb trailer winch is the manual crank that gets your boat snugged up to the bow stop and keeps it there. It's built around a 4:1 gear ratio and a 2-way ratchet with a neutral setting, so you can wind a boat up the bunks with real mechanical advantage, then flip to neutral to pay the strap back out when you launch. Simple, honest hardware. Nothing to plug in, nothing to charge, nothing to fail on you at the ramp on a cold morning.
The strap is 2 inches wide and 20 feet long with a hook on the end. That's plenty of reach to catch a bow eye while the boat is still floating off the back of the trailer, which is exactly when you want it. The 4:1 ratio does the heavy lifting. On most single-axle trailers under about 18 feet, cranking a boat the last few feet onto the rollers or bunks takes moderate effort, not a fight. If you regularly load on a steep or slick ramp, expect to put your back into the last few turns, because a manual winch trades speed for control. That's the deal you're making, and for a boat this size it's the right one.
The housing measures 9-1/2 inches wide by 5-1/2 inches tall and bolts to the winch stand on your trailer tongue. It drops onto most 3 to 4 inch tongue channels. We'd run half-inch grade bolts with lock nuts through the base rather than whatever short hardware happens to be in the parts bin, because this is the one fitting on the trailer holding your boat while you're rolling down the highway. Snug it down, check it after your first few trips, and re-torque anything that backed off. A minute with a wrench beats a boat shifting on the freeway.
The gears are dichromate plated stacked steel, and the whole unit is built to shrug off spray and rain. It's corrosion resistant, not corrosion proof. If you're launching in salt, give the winch a fresh water rinse when you rinse the rest of the trailer, and hit the gear teeth and the ratchet pawl with a little marine grease or corrosion inhibitor a couple of times a season. Do that and it outlasts the trailer. Skip it, and the strap contact points and the plating are the first spots to show surface rust.
This is the right winch for aluminum fishing boats, jon boats, small center consoles, and utility trailers where the loaded pull stays under that 1000 pound ceiling. Match the winch capacity to your boat, not the other way around. Back the trailer in deep enough that the boat floats most of the way on, and you're only cranking the last stretch, which is easier on you and on the gears. If you're loading something heavier, or a boat that sits deep on the bunks and needs to be dragged a long way up, step up to a higher capacity winch or a two-speed. For the typical trailered rig under 18 feet, though, the 4:1 manual is all most folks ever need.
A couple of habits make it last. Keep the strap centered on the drum so it doesn't pile up on one edge and fray. And don't rely on the ratchet alone as your only tie-down. A winch holds the bow forward, but you still want a separate bow tie-down strap and transom straps for the road. Flip the ratchet to neutral only when you're ready to launch and have a hand on the boat, because in neutral the drum can freewheel. Used the way it's meant to be, it's the kind of no-drama part you bolt on once and forget about for years.
Key Features
- 4:1 gear ratio gives you real mechanical advantage to crank a boat the last few feet onto the bunks
- 1000 pound maximum load capacity, sized for aluminum boats and small rigs on single-axle trailers
- 2-way ratchet with a neutral setting lets you wind in, hold position, or freewheel the strap out to launch
- 2 inch wide by 20 foot long strap with a hook end reaches the bow eye while the boat is still floating
- Power grip handle for a solid crank without your hand slipping
- Dichromate plated stacked steel gears for corrosion resistance in a wet, salty environment
- Compact 9-1/2 inch wide by 5-1/2 inch tall housing bolts to standard trailer winch stands
- Meets the SAE 1853 standard for trailer winch hardware
Why Buy from NVN Marine
- Authorized T-H Marine Supplies reseller, full manufacturer warranty
- NMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs
- Same-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items
- NY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store
Technical specifications
| Title | T-H Marine 1000 lb Trailer Winch |
|---|---|
| Brand | T-H Marine Supplies |
| Manufacturer Part Number | BE-TR-59918-DP |
| UPC | 733572188226 |
| Operation | Manual |
| Gear Ratio | 4:1 |
| Maximum Load Capacity | 1000 lb |
| Strap | 2 Inch Width x 20 Foot Length |
| Ratchet | 2-Way With Neutral |
| Handle | Power Grip |
| Gear Material | Dichromate Plated Stacked Steel |
| Corrosion Resistant | Yes |
| Housing Dimensions (W x H) | 9-1/2 Inch Width x 5-1/2 Inch Height |
| Strap End | Hook |
| Standard | SAE 1853 |
Frequently asked questions
How much can this winch pull?
It's rated for a 1000 pound maximum load. Match that to the loaded weight your boat puts on the winch strap, and stay comfortably under the ceiling. It's sized for aluminum boats, jon boats, and small rigs on single-axle trailers.
How long is the strap and does it come with a hook?
Yes. The strap is 2 inches wide and 20 feet long with a hook on the end, so you can reach the bow eye while the boat is still floating off the back of the trailer.
What does the 4:1 gear ratio mean?
It's the mechanical advantage. Four turns of the handle to one turn of the drum, which trades speed for pulling power. That's what lets you crank a boat up the bunks the last few feet without a fight.
Will it hold the boat in place, or does the strap slip back?
The 2-way ratchet holds tension once you stop cranking, so the strap won't pay back out on its own. There's also a neutral setting for when you want the drum to freewheel to launch. Keep a hand on the boat any time it's in neutral.
What size boat and trailer is this best for?
It suits single-axle roller or bunk trailers running boats under roughly 18 feet, where the loaded pull stays under 1000 pounds. For heavier boats or long, steep drags up the bunks, step up to a higher capacity or two-speed winch.
How do I mount it to my trailer?
The base bolts to the winch stand on your tongue and fits most 3 to 4 inch tongue channels. We recommend half-inch grade bolts with lock nuts rather than short hardware, then re-check the torque after your first few trips.
Is it okay for saltwater use?
It's corrosion resistant with dichromate plated steel gears, but it isn't corrosion proof. Rinse it with fresh water after salt launches and grease the gear teeth and ratchet pawl a couple of times a season and it'll last for years.
Can I use the winch strap as my only tie-down for the road?
No. The winch holds the bow forward against the stop, but you still want a separate bow tie-down and transom straps for highway towing. The winch and the tie-downs each do a different job.
