OPENROAD Boat Winch 3500lbs Hand Winch
- Winch
- Blue Strap
- 11.62 pounds
- 9.8 × 6.3 × 7.1 inches
- More reviewed than 67%
A straightforward galvanized hand winch for trailer loading duty, worth it if a manual two speed crank fits how you launch and retrieve.
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How it ranks among the 21 winches we track
4.0★ across 905 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
905 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
This hand-crank winch is built for boat trailers, rated to pull 3500 lbs through a 32 foot strap. It runs a two speed gearbox and a two way ratchet, aimed at owners loading boats without an electric winch.
Hand winches earn their keep on trailers that never see an electric hookup, and the galvanized coating here targets saltwater exposure rather than just rain. The two speed gearbox is the detail worth noting: low gear multiplies force for the last foot of loading a heavy boat, high gear takes up slack faster once the strap is nearly free. There is no motor and no remote, so every foot of travel runs through hand cranking, which some owners will want and others will find slow.
- 3500 lb rated pulling capacity
- 32 ft x 1.5 in strap included
- Two speed 4:1 / 8:1 gearing
- Two way ratchet with safety pawl
Who it's for
Boat owners hand-loading trailers at a ramp, especially where saltwater exposure would corrode an unprotected winch. Not for anyone wanting hands-free or motorized retrieval, or loads heavier than the strap's rating.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Two speed gearbox trades speed for pulling force
- Galvanized housing resists weather and salt spray
- 32 ft strap covers most trailer setups
- Two way ratchet holds load without a separate brake
- Manual crank only, no motor or remote option
- Strap size fixed at 1.5 inches, not adjustable
- Mounting base fits only a standard bolt pattern
Performance notes
The 4:1 primary and 8:1 secondary gear ratios let you switch between speed and mechanical advantage: low gear cuts hand effort by roughly three quarters for the heaviest pull, high gear reels in slack strap quickly once the boat is mostly aboard. The two way ratchet with a safety pawl holds tension in both directions, so the strap will not run free if you let go of the handle.
Specifications
| Brand | Openroad |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 11.62 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 9.8 × 6.3 × 7.1 inches |
| Size | 3500 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Blue Strap |
| Included components | |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Item model number | 3500lbs Blue Strap Winch |
| Part Number | HW-3500BS-1 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in winches.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPENROAD Boat Winch 3500lbs Hand WinchThis product | 4.0 / 5 | 905 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Smittybilt XRC Gen 2 9500lb Winch with Steel CableSmittybilt | 4.7 / 5 | 3,000 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Superwinch 1130220 LT3000 12V DC Winch 3Superwinch | 4.6 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.6 / 5 |
| WARN PullzAll 120V AC Electric Winch with 1/2 TonWarn | 4.5 / 5 | 1,800 | 4.4 / 5 |
| NEIKO 02256A Come Along WinchNeiko | 4.3 / 5 | 1,800 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Openroad winches
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the pulling capacity of the OPENROAD 3500lbs boat winch?
It is rated to pull 3500 lbs (1590 kg) through its included strap.
Does the OPENROAD winch come with a strap or a cable?
It ships with a 32 ft, 1.5 inch wide strap rather than a steel cable.
Is the OPENROAD hand winch powered or manual?
It is a manual, hand-cranked winch with a two speed gearbox, not an electric unit.