Boat/trailer winch

Thanks, I'll take a look at the spring mounts. If I do decide to move it up, it will be a pain in the arse. Had it 3 years now, so it might be just as well to leave alone.
I guess it all depends on tongue weight. It will increase some. Look at spring mounts, they are likely adjustable too. Move winch post ahead, if you feel tongue weight is acceptable then leave it. There are some that are pretty heavy. I see a variety of them, who ever rigs the trailers dont seem to care much about weight and balance.