electric anchor winch?

recce43

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I just bought a 15 foot closed bow fiber glass boat it has a walk through windshield .. Was wonder if electric anchor wich is woth it for i do alot of fishing stopping anchor then move to another spot. Will the winch hold a heavy anchor at high speeds with out it bouncing off the boat
 

roscoe

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Re: electric anchor winch?

The Minn Kota units seem pretty good, with lots of positive testimonials.

I think they are worth it, but would take the time to attach a safety chain to the anchor before moving the boat above idle speed.
 

triumphrick

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Re: electric anchor winch?

Every anchor windlass I have seen uses chain on the anchor and that chain rides in a track that has the ability to pin it for secure storage. You will need the room off the bow for the track and motor to mount. Ours is used mainly because we anchor in 60' to 100' of water regularly. Against a good current, that can take a bit of work. The windlass we own would be overkill for a 15' boat.
 
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