How to Select a Trailer Hitch
Classes, receiver sizes, and matching hitch ratings to the trailer.
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The winch hook is the last link holding the boat to the trailer winch. Use a hook that latches on the bow eye, never stand in the strap line under load, and replace a stretched or cracked hook before it opens.

Seat the hook fully in the bow eye with the latch closed if the design includes one. A partial catch can spit the hook when the bunks unload on a steep ramp. Keep fingers clear when tensioning.
The winch holds the boat for loading. A bow safety chain or separate tie-down still matters for the highway. Inspect the winch mount bolts and the strap in the same visit as the hook.
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Classes, receiver sizes, and matching hitch ratings to the trailer.
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