Phat nailed it. Powerwinch is the way to go *IF* you want a marine winch. However, Harbor freight sells the "Badlands" brand 12V winches that are made for offroad use and several people here used them. If I recall CaptPete was one of them and made a few posts about them. Not sure but I think that someone else also used them with good results.
All 3 of my boats trailers have Powerwinchs on them (KEEP a sharp eye on Craigslist for them... usually hundreds less than brand new). 
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer
1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer
1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer
All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango.
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