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Product Description
The Big Water 45 with Free-Fall Down is ideal for pontoon, deck, and other large boats up to 24'. When the switch control is pressed down, the anchor is released to free-fall to the lake or river bottom. After the boat drifts and enough anchor line is let out, pressing the switch "up" locks the winch spool. The Big Water 45 retrieves an anchor weighing up to 45 lbs. at 70 ft./min. A built-in light automatically shines when your anchor is powered up or free falls down. A sealed-membrane, up/down, push-button switch comes pre-installed on winch housing with lighter wires for simpler and safer operation. Includes a universal anchor roller and 100' of 5mm (0.2") dia. pre-spooled braided anchor line. Winch measures 10" x 8-1/2" x 6-1/2". Wireless key fob remote sold separately (item 80581). Anchor not included. |
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by PowerReviews(based on 32 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
77%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (22)
- Holds boat securely (19)
- Reliable (14)
- Safe (11)
- Easy to install (6)
Cons
- Poor design (7)
- Unreliable (5)
Best Uses
- Open water (13)
- Large boats (12)
- Small boats (9)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (11), Advanced (10), Recreational (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (16)
Most Liked Positive Review
GOOD VALUE SOME DESIGN FAULTS
I have installed this on my 27ft 250 hp Tri-toon operating in Tampa Bay.
I installed the remote control and after 4 months everything is working fine. Due to the salt water environme...Read complete review
I have installed this on my 27ft 250 hp Tri-toon operating in Tampa Bay.
I installed the remote control and after 4 months everything is working fine. Due to the salt water environment I packed the winch with grease since no SS option is offered.
Great Things: 1) Value 2) It has the power to reel in my boat against the wind and tide. 3) Wife complains less about her anchor handling duties.
Not so Great: 1) I replaced the anchor rode because the one supplied looks weak and cheap. 2) I mounted the winch on a channel section and added a battery switch to isolate from my batteries 3) I lengthened the wires to the light, and to the manual switch otherwise it is VERY difficult to disconnect and remove plastic cover. Why couldn't they make these wires 6 inches longer?? Grrr. 4)I replaced the 4 small screws securing the cover with long machine screws and nylock nuts that are easy to get started and removed. I anticipate the need to easily take the cover off the winch and the current design is very poor.
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Most Liked Negative Review
The Anchor Winch 45 functions well and s
It functioned as required and seems to be dependable. Only time will tell.
It functioned as required and seems to be dependable. Only time will tell.
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Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Open Water
- Small Boats
Comments about Trac Big Water 45 Anchor Winch:
only problem shipped fed ex instead of ups ups is more dependable and box not all crushed and 3 days faster -------- THANK YOU GANDER MTN YOU ARE ALLWAYS GREAT
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Trac Big Water 45 Anchor Winch:
Product as described,,very straight forward installation,,excellant instructions. Installed this on a recently purchased 22ft pontoon boat,,,have not had an opportunity to place in service, other than the simple operating of it after installation. Due to the carpeting on the ponton boat and the way the plastic cover is flush fit at the bottom of the motor housing, I did have to re-drill the mounting holes lower aprox 1/4 inch, but not big issue,,afterthought I could have placed large washers under the motor housing to somewhat shim it up,,but installation was still pretty simple.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Holds Boat Securely
- Reliable
- Safe
Cons
- Needs longer cover screws
Best Uses
- Small Boats
Comments about Trac Big Water 45 Anchor Winch:
Wife no longer complains about cranking the anchor mate.
Fast and easy when I'm in the boat by myself.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Easy To Use
- Holds Boat Securely
- Reliable
Cons
- Poor Design
Best Uses
- Large Boats
Comments about Trac Big Water 45 Anchor Winch:
This thing sounds like a garbage disposal when you run it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
Best Uses
- Open Water
Comments about Trac Big Water 45 Anchor Winch:
Easy to use...
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Holds Boat Securely
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Large Boats
- Small Boats
Comments about Trac Big Water 45 Anchor Winch:
so far has worked great
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Holds Boat Securely
- Reliable
- Safe
Cons
- Poor Design
Best Uses
- Docks
- Open Water
- Small Boats
Comments about Trac Big Water 45 Anchor Winch:
I use this product to anchor my 24 foot Harris Pontoon. It works great. That is definitely the positive. However, the negative is the design is very poor. If the MFG would have made the base just slightly larger, the mounting would have been much easier. The existing design prohibits using a socket wrench to hold the bolts!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good value
- Holds Boat Securely
- Reliable
Cons
- Poor Design
Best Uses
- Pontoon boats
Comments about Trac Big Water 45 Anchor Winch:
I have installed this on my 27ft 250 hp Tri-toon operating in Tampa Bay.
I installed the remote control and after 4 months everything is working fine. Due to the salt water environment I packed the winch with grease since no SS option is offered.
Great Things: 1) Value 2) It has the power to reel in my boat against the wind and tide. 3) Wife complains less about her anchor handling duties.
Not so Great: 1) I replaced the anchor rode because the one supplied looks weak and cheap. 2) I mounted the winch on a channel section and added a battery switch to isolate from my batteries 3) I lengthened the wires to the light, and to the manual switch otherwise it is VERY difficult to disconnect and remove plastic cover. Why couldn't they make these wires 6 inches longer?? Grrr. 4)I replaced the 4 small screws securing the cover with long machine screws and nylock nuts that are easy to get started and removed. I anticipate the need to easily take the cover off the winch and the current design is very poor.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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does this winch have metal gears or plasticAsked on 7/8/2012 by sonny from Fairfirld Ca.0 answers
Q:
Does your winch come with a chain, Yes or No what size will it take, and will it fit in the 45 Anchor Winch when retreiving the anchor?Asked on 5/26/2012 by Artie from Easton, MD0 answers
Q:
Will this rope whole angle 204 Ft center cosole ? What is the next size rope that is stronger? Next I use a short chain on my anchor or do I need one? Muddy bottom and choppiest water sometimes.Asked on 5/20/2012 by AL from Dover,Delaware0 answers
Q:
I also need to use a winch in 100 to 120 ft of water. To set a large box anchor, it needs a 2 to 1 slope to set.
I need at least 200 ft of rope on the spool and of quality to last under heavy duty use.
ANY HELP will be very useful.
Maybe a larger unit or other make ?????Asked on 5/10/2012 by Larry from Topock, AZ1 answer
A:
proper anchor scope is 7 to 1. 100ft deep 700ft anchor rode. in calm seas 5 to 1 is recommended.Answered on 10/10/2012 by lightwate from Ruskin FL
Q:
when using the original rode supplied, the rode sometimes sticks under the previous winding causing the anchor not to free fall off of Windline bow roller/mount. any suggestions on how to solve problem?Asked on 4/26/2012 by Anonymous0 answers
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Can I use it in about 200' to 300' of water for cod fishing in new england?Asked on 8/3/2010 by Alexthefisherman from point judith, RI1 answer
A:
NoAnswered on 4/4/2012 by mecheng1 from Tampa Florida
