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 eBay$199.97
The TRAC Pontoon 35-G3 is the better anchor windlass overall, rated 2.9 to 2.8. The TRAC Pontoon 35-G3 leads on value. The Minn Kota DeckHand 40 Pontoon wins on warranty and pull. The TRAC Pontoon 35-G3 costs $252.83 less ($199.97 vs $452.80).
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Minn Kota DeckHand 40 Pontoon
The DeckHand 40 kitted out for a freshwater pontoon, with the remote and bracket in the box.
Amazon $452.80 eBay$452.80
Which should you buy?
- Choose the TRAC Pontoon 35-G3 for value ($5.71 per lb of anchor ($199.97, 35 lb) vs $11.32 per lb of anchor ($452.80, 40 lb)).
- Choose the Minn Kota DeckHand 40 Pontoon for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and pull (anchors up to 40 lb vs anchors up to 35 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 Pontoon 35-G3 | Minn Kota DeckHand 40 Pontoon |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Pull 20% | 70 anchors up to 35 lb | 81 anchors up to 40 lb |
| Line speed 15% | 31 65 ft a minute | 50 line speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Value 30% | 74 $5.71 per lb of anchor ($199.97, 35 lb) | 25 $11.32 per lb of anchor ($452.80, 40 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 Pontoon 35-G3 | Minn Kota DeckHand 40 Pontoon | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Drum winch | Drum winch |
| Line speed | 65 ft/min | - |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Anchor up to | 35 lb | 40 lb |
| Boats up to | 24 ft | - |
| Rode | 100 ft of 3/16 in braided rope | 100 ft of 800 lb test nylon rope |
| Free fall | No | No |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |