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 eBay$340.73
The Minn Kota DeckHand 40 is the better anchor windlass overall, rated 3.0 to 2.4. The Minn Kota DeckHand 40 leads on pull and warranty. The TRAC AnchorZone 20 costs $165.24 less ($175.49 vs $340.73).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Minn Kota DeckHand 40 for pull (anchors up to 40 lb vs anchors up to 20 lb) and 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 | Minn Kota DeckHand 40 | TRAC AnchorZone 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Pull 20% | 81 anchors up to 40 lb | 24 anchors up to 20 lb |
| Line speed 15% | 50 line speed not published (neutral score used) | 50 line speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Value 30% | 45 $8.52 per lb of anchor ($340.73, 40 lb) | 43 $8.77 per lb of anchor ($175.49, 20 lb) |
| Features 10% | 0 none of the three | 0 none of the three |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Minn Kota DeckHand 40 | TRAC AnchorZone 20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Drum winch | Drum winch |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Anchor up to | 40 lb | 20 lb |
| Rode | 100 ft of 800 lb test nylon rope | 100 ft of 5/32 in braided rope |
| Free fall | No | No |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Weight | - | 7.5 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |