Minn Kota DeckHand 40
A proven freshwater anchor winch for walleye and bass boats with a 20 to 40 lb anchor. Saltwater boaters should look elsewhere.
Amazon $340.73$340.73
3.0/5
The TRAC to buy for a deck boat or pontoon with a heavy anchor and an owner who wants to anchor from the helm.
- 65 ft/minLine speed
- 40 lbAnchor up to
- 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$280.30
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Takes a 40 lb anchor, the heaviest in the TRAC rope winch range
- Wireless remote and AutoDeploy let one person anchor from the helm
- Long base fits the bow of a deck boat or pontoon
Cons
- Only a one year warranty
- No published pull rating
- Rope only: it can’t handle a chain rode
The TRAC AutoDeploy G3 family
Every TRAC AutoDeploy G3 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own style.
| Model | Maximum pull | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRAC Angler 30 AutoDeploy-G3 | - | 2.7/5 | $240 |
| TRAC Deckboat 40 AutoDeploy-G3 (this one) | - | 3.0/5 | $280.30 |
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 | 69005 |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Style | Drum winch |
| Line speed | 65 ft/min |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Fit | |
| Anchor up to | 40 lb |
| Boats up to | 26 ft |
| Rode | 100 ft of 3/16 in braided rope |
| Free fall | No |
| Wireless remote | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year |
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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