An economical, portable 12-volt electric trailer winch that is ideal for the retrieval of boats up to 5.5 meters and 7.0 meters. 211226 is supplied with a hand held remote for power-in operation only, with an adjustable free-spooling clutch for launching purposes and 211228 is supplied with a hand held remote for power-in and power-out operation, also with an adjustable free-spooling clutch for launching and retrieving purposes.