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 2.7. The Minn Kota DeckHand 40 leads on pull. The TRAC StrikeZone 25 wins on value. The TRAC StrikeZone 25 costs $202.74 less ($137.99 vs $340.73).
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TRAC StrikeZone 25
A budget anchor winch for a jon boat, canoe or small fishing boat with a mushroom or river anchor.
Amazon $137.99 eBay$137.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Minn Kota DeckHand 40 for pull (anchors up to 40 lb vs anchors up to 25 lb).
- Choose the TRAC StrikeZone 25 for value ($5.52 per lb of anchor ($137.99, 25 lb) vs $8.52 per lb of anchor ($340.73, 40 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 | Minn Kota DeckHand 40 | TRAC StrikeZone 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Pull 20% | 81 anchors up to 40 lb | 42 anchors up to 25 lb |
| Line speed 15% | 50 line speed not published (neutral score used) | 12 50 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 45 $8.52 per lb of anchor ($340.73, 40 lb) | 77 $5.52 per lb of anchor ($137.99, 25 lb) |
| Features 10% | 0 none of the three | 0 none of the three |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Minn Kota DeckHand 40 | TRAC StrikeZone 25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Drum winch | Drum winch |
| Line speed | - | 50 ft/min |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Anchor up to | 40 lb | 25 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 | - | 8.9 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |