A boat winch can either be mounted to your boat's deck or cockpit, depending on its use and where you want to locate it. If you're installing them near the bow of your vessel make sure they are made from stainless steel for maximum corrosion resistance and a longer lifespan! Also consider how much space in between each consecutive drum will need to install - some models allow up to six drums while others only have two and do not take up as much room, which could come in handy when trying to minimize storage size aboard smaller vessels such as boats that run at lower speeds due to portation restrictions.