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
The TRAC Deckboat 40 AutoDeploy-G3 is the better anchor windlass overall, rated 3.0 to 2.4. The TRAC Deckboat 40 AutoDeploy-G3 leads on value, pull and features. The Minn Kota DeckHand 25R wins on warranty. The TRAC Deckboat 40 AutoDeploy-G3 costs $64.67 less ($285.32 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 Deckboat 40 AutoDeploy-G3 for value ($7.13 per lb of anchor ($285.32, 40 lb) vs $14 per lb of anchor ($349.99, 25 lb)), pull (anchors up to 40 lb vs anchors up to 25 lb) and features (wireless remote vs none of the three).
- Choose the Minn Kota DeckHand 25R for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
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 Deckboat 40 AutoDeploy-G3 | Minn Kota DeckHand 25R |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Pull 20% | 81 anchors up to 40 lb | 42 anchors up to 25 lb |
| Line speed 15% | 31 65 ft a minute | 50 line speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Value 30% | 58 $7.13 per lb of anchor ($285.32, 40 lb) | 10 $14 per lb of anchor ($349.99, 25 lb) |
| Features 10% | 30 wireless remote | 0 none of the three |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| TRAC Deckboat 40 AutoDeploy-G3 | Minn Kota DeckHand 25R | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Drum winch | Drum winch |
| Line speed | 65 ft/min | - |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Anchor up to | 40 lb | 25 lb |
| Boats up to | 26 ft | - |
| Rode | 100 ft of 3/16 in braided rope | 60 ft of 800 lb test nylon rope |
| Free fall | No | No |
| Wireless remote | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |