TRAC AnchorZone 20
For a small boat with a light mushroom or river anchor, where hauling by hand is the only alternative.
Amazon $175.49 eBay$175.49
The TRAC AnchorZone 20 and the Minn Kota DeckHand 25R are evenly matched, rated 2.4 and 2.4. The TRAC AnchorZone 20 leads on value. The Minn Kota DeckHand 25R wins on warranty and pull. The TRAC AnchorZone 20 costs $174.50 less ($175.49 vs $349.99).
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Minn Kota DeckHand 25R
The DeckHand 25 with a corded remote, for a small freshwater boat where the bow is out of reach.
Amazon $349.99 eBay$349.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the TRAC AnchorZone 20 for value ($8.77 per lb of anchor ($175.49, 20 lb) vs $14 per lb of anchor ($349.99, 25 lb)).
- Choose the Minn Kota DeckHand 25R for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and pull (anchors up to 25 lb vs anchors up to 20 lb).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every drum anchor winches anchor windlass; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | TRAC AnchorZone 20 | Minn Kota DeckHand 25R |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.4/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Pull 20% | 24 anchors up to 20 lb | 42 anchors up to 25 lb |
| Line speed 15% | 50 line speed not published (neutral score used) | 50 line speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Value 30% | 43 $8.77 per lb of anchor ($175.49, 20 lb) | 10 $14 per lb of anchor ($349.99, 25 lb) |
| Features 10% | 0 none of the three | 0 none of the three |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| TRAC AnchorZone 20 | Minn Kota DeckHand 25R | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Drum winch | Drum winch |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Anchor up to | 20 lb | 25 lb |
| Rode | 100 ft of 5/32 in braided rope | 60 ft of 800 lb test nylon rope |
| Free fall | No | No |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Weight | 7.5 lb | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |