Abstract: A boat rope controller includes a framework comprising two substantially parallel support arms which are bolted to a mounting bracket secured to the rear transom of a power boat. A reel assembly including a gear is rotatably mounted near the center and between the two support arms and a guide pulley is rotatably mounted near the end of the support arms and aligned with the reel assembly. The gear of the reel assembly is selectively engaged by a ratchet control to allow rope to be fed-out from the reel over the guide pulley or to prevent rope from being fed-out from the reel. A service cover encloses the controller and a crank assembly is inserted through the service cover and one of the support arm to engage and manually rotate the reel assembly. A brake drum is attached to the reel assembly and a brake band is selectively actuated to engage the drum and stop the rotation of the reel assembly.