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Got tired of huffin the anchor by hand so I took the plunge. Did lots of research cause everyone has their opinion. Not cheap but it is what it is and at 279.00 I felt I didn't pay full boat for it. On to the review, The quick release mount feature is good because the winch could be in the way when putting the boat on a trailer. The remote switch for the dash (or where ever you want it) is handy but not necessarily a must. Me being picky with the install took a little extra time but it was worth it in the end. I needed to run wire 25ft to the battery so I overkilled I'm sure and used 8 gauge marine wire (50 bucks), the book recommended 10 gauge min. for long runs. It operates nicely, and is very quiet. The only thing I ran across is that the anchor I have is a 20lb Greenfield river anchor and the shank is just a hair snug in the holder when stored and I have to kick it loose to deploy it. My dock neighbors that have this model have larger anchors but they have smaller shanks. Now that I'm not yanking the anchor by hand maybe I'll get a new larger anchor that fits better. I borrowed my neighbors 30lb, took it out for a spin and boy is it nice. It operates as it should and is so quite you almost have to look to see if its running. Very happy, hope it lasts, should have done this years ago.Read full review
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I bought this minn kota 40 pontoon anchor winch. I used it on my tracker 175 twx. I used it for the first time and it performed awesome. I used it in a lake in all depths of water and in wind. I have read other reviews that weren't very positive. It was easy to install and if you read and take your time operating it you will have good results. At 66 yrs old with back problems and arthritus this is great. Push the button let it out let it set at the distance u want then shut it off. It doesnt keep reeling out and you are ready to fish. When finished fishing push button and reel it up. Don't over spool and pay attention and release the button at right time. Great product.
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My boat is out of the water for the winter so I can't give an actual use report. I did, however unpack it and gave it a bench test with an anchor attached. It has plenty of power to lift a 32 pound river anchor. It's best feature is the bottom sensor which shuts off the decent to prevent a rats nest of rope on the spool. This winch is way better than the Trac which it is replacing. Spend the extra money to get a superior winch.
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Installed fairly straightforwardly following directions. Used on pontoon and it performed flawlessly. I especially liked the drift control feature.
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Just what I needed for my new boat. Works flawlessly if hooked up correctly! Dont ask me to install it.
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