TRAC Fisherman 25-G3
A low cost winch for a small fishing boat with a light river or mushroom anchor. Buyers with a bigger boat or anchor should step up to the Pontoon 35.
Amazon $177.63 eBay$177.63
65 ft/min25 lb
2.4/5
The DeckHand 25 with a corded remote, for a small freshwater boat where the bow is out of reach.
- 25 lbAnchor up to
- 2 yearsWarranty
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Pros
- A 12 ft corded remote runs the winch from the console
- Auto drift stops the anchor at the bottom for drifting at a set depth
- Two year warranty
Cons
- Freshwater only: saltwater use voids the warranty
- Only 60 ft of rope
- $50 more than the DH 25 for the corded remote
The Minn Kota DeckHand family
Every Minn Kota DeckHand model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own style.
| Model | Maximum pull | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minn Kota DeckHand 25 | - | 2.5/5 | $299.99 |
| Minn Kota DeckHand 25R (this one) | - | 2.4/5 | $349.99 |
| Minn Kota DeckHand 40 | - | 3.0/5 | $340.73 |
| Minn Kota DeckHand 40 Pontoon | - | 2.8/5 | $452.80 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its style. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 1810126 |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Style | Drum winch |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Fit | |
| Anchor up to | 25 lb |
| Rode | 60 ft of 800 lb test nylon rope |
| Free fall | No |
| Wireless remote | No |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this style
Minn Kota DeckHand 25
A simple anchor winch for a small freshwater fishing boat with a light anchor in shallow water.
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TRAC AnchorZone 20
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