TRAC Fisherman 25-G3
A low cost winch for a small fishing boat with a light river or mushroom anchor. Buyers with a bigger boat or anchor should step up to the Pontoon 35.
Amazon $177.63 eBay$177.63
The TRAC Fisherman 25-G3 is the better anchor windlass overall, rated 2.6 to 2.4. The TRAC Fisherman 25-G3 leads on value. The Minn Kota DeckHand 25R wins on warranty. The TRAC Fisherman 25-G3 costs $172.36 less ($177.63 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 Fisherman 25-G3 for value ($7.11 per lb of anchor ($177.63, 25 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).
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 Fisherman 25-G3 | Minn Kota DeckHand 25R |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.6/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Pull 20% | 42 anchors up to 25 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% | 59 $7.11 per lb of anchor ($177.63, 25 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 Fisherman 25-G3 | Minn Kota DeckHand 25R | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Drum winch | Drum winch |
| Working load | 90 lb | - |
| Line speed | 65 ft/min | - |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Anchor up to | 25 lb | 25 lb |
| Boats up to | 20 ft | - |
| Rode | 100 ft of 3/16 in braided rope | 60 ft of 800 lb test nylon rope |
| Free fall | No | No |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |