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 $280.30$280.30
3.0/5
A proven freshwater anchor winch for walleye and bass boats with a 20 to 40 lb anchor. Saltwater boaters should look elsewhere.
- 40 lbAnchor up to
- 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$340.73
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- The davit stows the anchor flat, so it doesn’t swing against the bow
- Senses bottom and stops, which also lets you drift at a set depth
- Two year warranty, twice the TRAC winches
Cons
- Freshwater only: saltwater use voids the warranty
- Minn Kota publishes no line speed or pull rating
- Needs an anchor of at least 20 lb to work properly
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 | 1810140 |
|---|---|
| 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$199.97
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 $240$240
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