Manual winches and accessories

Boat trailer winches: manual or electric, the essential accessory for loading and unloading your boat from the trailer easily and safely. Whether you have a tender, inflatable boat, light sailboat, or small motorboat, a quality winch makes all the difference, especially in challenging situations like strong winds or opposing currents.

Manual Winches: Reliability and Ease of Use
Manual winches, like the robust Osculati models, are the ideal choice for those seeking a reliable, economical, and power-free launching system. Before purchasing, carefully check the breaking strength, cable capacity (or webbing capacity), and gear ratio to ensure the winch is suitable for the weight of your boat. Consider a heavy-duty trailer hitch for added security.

Electric Winches: Power and Convenience at Your Fingertips
Comeup Industries electric winches are the perfect solution for large trailers or for those who want a launching system that requires minimal physical effort. Equipped with a powerful 12V or 24V motor, these winches allow you to load and unload your boat with the simple push of a button. Always remember to check the Ampere consumption, maximum capacity, and cable length. Ensure you have a reliable towing hook for safe transport.

Essential Accessories for Your Winch
To ensure maximum safety and functionality of your winch, don't forget to purchase the right accessories: replacement galvanized steel cables or high-strength nylon webbing, stainless steel snap hooks, ratchet tie-down straps, and cable protectors. Nylon webbing with a snap hook is particularly useful for securely fastening the load during transport. A quality trailer shackle is also a must-have.

The Nautica Basile Workshop Tip

• Regularly inspect the condition of the cable or webbing: salt, UV rays, and wear can compromise its strength over time. Immediately replace the cable or webbing if it shows signs of damage.


• Periodically lubricate the winch gears with a high-quality marine grease to ensure smooth and quiet operation and extend the life of the device.


• If you use an electric winch, regularly check the condition of the trailer battery and electrical wiring to avoid power problems during launching operations.


• For manual models, always choose a cable with a breaking strength at least 20% higher than the total weight of your boat (including engine, fuel, and equipment).

Useful accessories: to complete your trailer equipment, don't forget to also consult our section dedicated to trailer lights, fenders and launching rollers to protect your boat during transport and facilitate loading and unloading operations.

Is this winch suitable for my 4-meter inflatable boat?

The choice of winch depends primarily on the weight of your inflatable boat. Carefully check the maximum capacity of the winch and compare it with the total weight of the inflatable boat (including engine, fuel, safety equipment, and other accessories). For added safety, always choose a model with a safety margin of at least 20%.

Is it better to have a winch with a steel cable or with nylon webbing?

Galvanized steel cable offers greater resistance to abrasion and cuts, but requires more careful maintenance to prevent rust formation. Nylon webbing is lighter, more flexible, and does not rust, but is less resistant to wear and cuts. The choice depends on your usage, environmental conditions, and frequency of use.

How can I protect the winch from marine corrosion?

After each use, thoroughly rinse the winch with fresh water to remove salt residue and dry it with a soft cloth. Regularly apply a specific protective lubricant for marine environments to exposed metal parts. If possible, store the winch in a dry and sheltered place, away from the elements.

How can I calculate the correct capacity for my winch?

To calculate the minimum capacity required for your winch, you need to know the total weight of your boat, including engine, fuel, safety equipment, and other accessories. Add a safety margin of at least 20% to this weight to compensate for any overloads or sudden stresses. The winch capacity must be greater than this value.

Is this winch suitable for my 4-meter inflatable boat?

The choice of winch depends primarily on the weight of your inflatable boat. Carefully check the maximum capacity of the winch and compare it with the total weight of the inflatable boat (including engine, fuel, safety equipment, and other accessories). For added safety, always choose a model with a safety margin of at least 20%.

Is it better to have a winch with a steel cable or with nylon webbing?

Galvanized steel cable offers greater resistance to abrasion and cuts, but requires more careful maintenance to prevent rust formation. Nylon webbing is lighter, more flexible, and does not rust, but is less resistant to wear and cuts. The choice depends on your usage, environmental conditions, and frequency of use.

How can I protect the winch from marine corrosion?

After each use, thoroughly rinse the winch with fresh water to remove salt residue and dry it with a soft cloth. Regularly apply a specific protective lubricant for marine environments to exposed metal parts. If possible, store the winch in a dry and sheltered place, away from the elements.

How can I calculate the correct capacity for my winch?

To calculate the minimum capacity required for your winch, you need to know the total weight of your boat, including engine, fuel, safety equipment, and other accessories. Add a safety margin of at least 20% to this weight to compensate for any overloads or sudden stresses. The winch capacity must be greater than this value.