I fish alone mostly, and find it near impossible to keep the skiff lined up while cranking the winch handle.Can anyone recommend an electric winch with a remote so I can be at the back of the trailer and control the winch? thank you
I can’t remember the brand name, but @lemaymiami has been using one for years. Hopefully he’ll chime in.
2 Likes
I use a model 712 in this make:
I believe they make one with a remote. Most of us old school folks just run a wire/cable down the trailer frame to the back corner, that is connected to the winch switch. Once you get the boat started back there, you can step up to the winch and operate it directly…
5 Likes
thanks!
This is the one I own and we love it. It’s incredibly fast….takes just a few seconds to pull it all the way out. Over built product that should last a very long time.
2 Likes
Would you be willing to post a picture of that winch on your trailer? t/u
PowerWinch for me - over many years (and my ugly looking one is easily 35 to 40 years old and running strong). As noted, simply run a pull cord (I like 200lb mono) from the lever switch on the winch - all the way back to the rear of your trailer (under your hull, threaded through cross members if needed. To get the most utility out of that winch, you’ll also need a walkboard. Over the years i’ve written up how I use mine over on that “other forum” so I’ll see if I can call it up, copy and post here. Wouldn’t be without mine - it allows me to launch and recover my old Maverick nearly anywhere by myself (and with my feet dry even in 30 or 40 mph crosswind… Here’s a pic or two, twenty years old now - not much has changed with the new trailer…
Went over to microskiff and found numerous threads on installation and use of a PowerWinch system (looked like half of them were mine…). Go to Micro, use the search function, entering PowerWinch, crack a cold one and find all the info needed. Remember, if you do install one that the 60 amp breaker near your battery is an absolute must for safety… Good luck, if you’re not able to access Microskiff post that up here and I’ll select a thread or two and copy if for you…
1 Like
Microskiff, never heard of her…
3 Likes
Battery with Battery Tender inside the Yeti box mounted on starboard. It has a wireless remote (comes with both)….just pull your boat up to the trailer and hook it up(leave the winch cable hooked to the end of the trailer) and engage the remote….pulls you right up. Although I have a walk board, with the handheld remote it’s not needed at all. It’s a pretty slick setup I’ll admit.
7 Likes
Really nice! and I like the strap over my cable too.
1 Like
Man, that Yeti would get ripped off at some of the ramps I fish
1 Like
Thankfully I don’t have to worry about that where I fish. Most of the time it’s on the lift 
1 Like
So I’m guessing there’s a 24v lithium in that box? Indeed a cool setup
How did you mount it to the trailer? I am currently running a jumper from my rear bumper to the winch. You now have me thinking… I would not have to be stuck driving my truck if a battery were on the trailer..
Thanks, clean set up!
Pretty bad when we have to decide whether or not we have nice things based on who we leave it around unattended. I have a lock on my trailer hitch so no one steals the trailer…or it at least makes it harder for thieves…
1 Like
Smack: The sad thing is, 95% of all boat trailers have the coupler attached with two 1/2" hex bolts. If someone wants to steal the trailer/boat, a 3/4" socket ratchet and a 3/4 box end wrench and they can put their hitch on and drive off in three minutes, quietly. Guys buy $100 hitch locks that don’t work, if the coupler is taken off. One long 1/2-20 bolt, and a locking lug nut for a trailer wheel will stop or at least slow down that scenario. TJ
1 Like
Which hitch lock you use?
The one I have, once I left the trailer with my welder and forgot to leave the keys. I called him 5 min after I’d driven off and he said “ no problem, I picked it already.” 
I think we’re referring to different locks! I have three stainless locking pins (I forget the brand but excellent quality at $25 each) on my B&W hitch and a Sesamee combo lock on my trailer hitch latch.
Kingfisher- sorry to redirect this thread- It doesn’t look like there is a manual way to winch up the boat if winch or power supply fails. Any reliability issues with the sherpa? And do you have a contingency plan if /when it does? Suppose you could bring a manual winch and remove the sherpa and bolt the hand crank on?
1 Like