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
2.9/5
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.
- 65 ft/minLine speed
- 35 lbAnchor up to
- 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$199.97
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Handles a 35 lb anchor, enough for most pontoons and deck boats
- A long base with a built in roller fits the front of a pontoon deck
- One of the cheapest ways to raise and lower an anchor by switch
Cons
- No wireless remote; the switch sits on the winch unless a second switch is added
- Only a one year warranty
- TRAC says to tie off to a cleat at anchor, as the winch is not built to hold the boat
The TRAC G3 family
Every TRAC G3 model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own style.
| Model | Maximum pull | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRAC Fisherman 25-G3 | - | 2.6/5 | $177.63 |
| TRAC Pontoon 35-G3 (this one) | - | 2.9/5 | $199.97 |
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 | 69003 |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Style | Drum winch |
| Line speed | 65 ft/min |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Fit | |
| Anchor up to | 35 lb |
| Boats up to | 24 ft |
| Rode | 100 ft of 3/16 in braided rope |
| Free fall | No |
| Wireless remote | No |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Alternatives in this style
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
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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