TRAC Deckboat 40 AutoDeploy-G3
The TRAC to buy for a deck boat or pontoon with a heavy anchor and an owner who wants to anchor from the helm.
Amazon $285.32 eBay$285.32
65 ft/min40 lb
2.8/5
The DeckHand 40 kitted out for a freshwater pontoon, with the remote and bracket in the box.
- 40 lbAnchor up to
- 2 yearsWarranty
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Pros
- Comes with a corded remote and a quick release bracket for a pontoon deck
- Davit stows the anchor flat, so it does not swing
- Handles a 40 lb anchor
Cons
- Freshwater only: saltwater use voids the warranty
- Costs about $110 more than the standard DeckHand 40
- Minn Kota publishes no line speed or pull rating
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 | - | 2.4/5 | $349.99 |
| Minn Kota DeckHand 40 | - | 3.0/5 | $340.73 |
| Minn Kota DeckHand 40 Pontoon (this one) | - | 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 | 1810141 |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Style | Drum winch |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Fit | |
| Anchor up to | 40 lb |
| Rode | 100 ft of 800 lb test nylon rope |
| Free fall | No |
| Wireless remote | No |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this style
TRAC Pontoon 35-G3
The budget pick for a pontoon or deck boat up to about 24 ft. Those who want to drop anchor from the helm should look at the AutoDeploy models with a remote.
Amazon $199.97 eBay$199.97
65 ft/min35 lb
TRAC Angler 30 AutoDeploy-G3
For a fishing boat up to about 22 ft whose owner wants to anchor from the console. The remote and auto deploy save trips to the bow.
Amazon $243.14 eBay$243.14
65 ft/min30 lb
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