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Trac Fisherman 25 Anchor Winch

Item # 79585
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Key Features

  • For boats up to 20' long

  • 65 ft./min. retrieval (no load)

  • 25 lb. max. anchor capacity


Our Price   $139.99

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Product Description
trac The Fisherman 25 Electric Anchor Winch is great for bass boats, runabouts, utility boats, and other boats up to 20' long. A sealed-membrane, up/down, push-button switch comes pre-installed on winch housing with lighter wires for simpler and safer operation. This 12-volt winch quickly retrieves mushroom or river anchors up to 25 lbs. at 65 ft./min. Includes a universal anchor roller and 100' of 5mm (0.2") dia. pre-spooled braided anchor line. Winch measures 10" x 9-3/4" x 5-3/4". Anchor not included.
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Specifications
Capacity 25 lbs.

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Trac Fisherman 25 Anchor Winch
 
3.9

(based on 29 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (6)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (1)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (2)

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (24)
  • Easy to install (15)
  • Holds boat securely (14)
  • Reliable (9)
  • Attractive (8)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Small boats (21)
    • Open water (5)
    • Pontoon boats (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Casual/ recreational (14), Advanced (9), Recreational (4)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (12)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    trac fisherman 25 amnchor winch ( 79585)

    extremely well designed.. i would make one change on it though.. the plate that mounts infront of the motor section.. i would make the plage a little longer and made so can ...Read complete review

    extremely well designed.. i would make one change on it though.. the plate that mounts infront of the motor section.. i would make the plage a little longer and made so can fit under the motor mount and bolted to the boat there instead of bolting seperatly..some boats have a lip where it would mount and needs spacers to even it out.. if this plate would slide udner motor mount , those 4 bolts would be more then enough to hold both.. also add line that heaver so wont break and loose anchore if in rough wind or water.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Simple and useful

    The Screws in the plastic cover were striped by being put in too tight at the mfg. Were also rusted on the inside where they were threaded into the bracket.Had to drill one out and...Read complete review

    The Screws in the plastic cover were striped by being put in too tight at the mfg. Were also rusted on the inside where they were threaded into the bracket.Had to drill one out and re-tap the threads and go purchase other stainless screws to replace the bad ones. After that everything else was basic and easy to do. Anyone without the right tools and know how would have sent it back for a replacement.

    Reviewed by 29 customers

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    12/3/2012
     
    5.0

    I would buy this Again

    By Donmacfish

    from Morris IL.

    About Me Advanced

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Install
    • Easy To Use
    • Holds Boat Securely
    • Reliable
    • Safe

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Small Boats

      Comments about Trac Fisherman 25 Anchor Winch:

      an be used buy the buttions on the unit or remote which makes it very handy.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      9/18/2012

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Nice Winch!

      By SQC

      from Sumter, SC

      About Me Advanced

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Easy To Install
      • Easy To Use

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Small Boats

        Comments about Trac Fisherman 25 Anchor Winch:

        Easy to install. Seems to be well made. I will be using the winch in the very near future.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        9/7/2012
         
        4.0

        got monies worth

        By DAN

        from MORRISTOWN TN

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Use

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Small Boats

          Comments about Trac Fisherman 25 Anchor Winch:

          dose the job

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          8/19/2012
           
          1.0

          Biggest pice of junk i ever purchased!

          By ringback perky

          from Buffalo, NY

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

            Cons

            • Poor Design
            • Unreliable

            Best Uses

              Comments about Trac Fisherman 25 Anchor Winch:

              Killed my battery in no time, had to pull the anchor in by hand after 3 uses. Poor design, should have a neutral free spinning funtion for releasing the anchor. Has a mind of its own, while we were unhooking the boat it turned on by itself, almost put the anchor through my back window and it wouldnt shut off, i had to cut the wires. Awful!!!

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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              7/26/2012

              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              Happy with my Trac winch

              By Maniwaki Bob

              from Aumond Quebec Canada

              About Me Casual/ Recreational

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Install
              • Easy To Use
              • Holds Boat Securely

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Small Boats

                Comments about Trac Fisherman 25 Anchor Winch:

                Installed on my 14' Princecraft Yukon with 16lb. river anchor works great. Might I suggest when you receive yours that you change the bolt on the guide roller to a size 7/16. The winch recovery will be much quieter.

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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                7/16/2012
                 
                4.0

                I would buy this product again

                By vballnigh

                from Mellen,WI

                About Me Casual/ Recreational

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Easy To Install
                • Easy To Use

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Small Boats

                  Comments about Trac Fisherman 25 Anchor Winch:

                  I use this electric anchor mate 3 or more times per week. Worth the money.

                  • Was this a gift?:
                  • No

                  Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                  6/27/2012
                   
                  5.0

                  This is exactly what I have been looking

                  By Buddy

                  from Hillsboro, AL

                  About Me Casual/ Recreational

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Easy To Install
                  • Easy To Use
                  • Holds Boat Securely

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Small Boats

                    Comments about Trac Fisherman 25 Anchor Winch:

                    I wanted one for the back of my boat. I already had one on the front. So easy to use.

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                    5/28/2012
                     
                    4.0

                    great Anchor i now own 3 Fisherman 25

                    By Rodger the retired fisherman

                    from Huntertown Indiana

                    About Me Casual/ Recreational

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Easy To Install
                    • Easy To Use
                    • Great customer service
                    • Holds Boat Securely
                    • Quick delivery time
                    • Reliable
                    • Safe

                    Cons

                    • Needs a quick release
                    • Needs to drop anchor fast

                    Best Uses

                    • Large Boats
                    • Open Water
                    • Small Boats
                    • Use on 20 foot bass boat

                    Comments about Trac Fisherman 25 Anchor Winch:

                    Great customer service, fast delivery, just wish the anchor had a quick release button to let down fast. overall great product i have 3 and all work as advertised.

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                    • Q:

                      Can the Trac Fisher 25 be fastened to the boat sideways?

                      Can the rope be switch from left to right side?
                      Asked on 11/12/2010 by Anonymous

                      0 answers

                    • Q:

                      The directions say to run the RED wire to + and black to - while the wiring on my unit has brown and yellow wires for the battery. Which one is positive?
                      Asked on 5/16/2010 by Dave from MN

                      1 answer

                      • A:

                        Yellow goes to "+" and brown to "-".

                        Answered on 8/5/2010 by blacksea from NY, NY

                    • Q:

                      can i use it in salt water?
                      Asked on 5/9/2010 by rich from jensen beach fl.

                      1 answer

                      • Staff Reviewer

                        A:

                        You can. However we strongly recommend a daily cleaning on this unit after each use.

                        Answered on 5/10/2010 by Charlie from Gander Tech

                    • Q:

                      Can I get a remote switch for The Trac fisherman 25
                      Asked on 5/5/2010 by Mike from Edon,Ohio

                      1 answer

                      • Staff Reviewer

                        A:

                        This is something we can help you with. Please feel free to give us a call at 1-888-5GANDER and we will be more than happy to assist you.

                        Answered on 5/7/2010 by Charlie from Gander Tech

                    • Q:

                      does the anchor flip up when fully raised or does it hang down?
                      Asked on 5/4/2010 by davie from central wisconsin

                      2 answers

                      • Staff Reviewer

                        A:

                        Depending on the anchor that you purchase and the way it is mounted in most cases it will hang down.

                        Answered on 5/7/2010 by Charlie from Gander Tech

                      • A:

                        I use an 18# river anchor and it flips up

                        Answered on 2/23/2011 by Snake from Indy

                    • Q:

                      can I hook a external switch up to this unit ?
                      Asked on 10/18/2009 by Greg from north carolina

                      1 answer

                      • VERIFIED BUYER

                        A:

                        It comes with a switch that mounts on the cover and a switch that can be installed on the console. Also, there's plenty of wiring for installation.

                        Answered on 2/26/2010 by Rottin' tadpole from Independence, KY

                    • Q:

                      i lost my instructions can u help?
                      Asked on 9/2/2009 by d b from bloomington,ca.

                      1 answer

                    • Q:

                      I am conserned that the anchor rope could or would recover on the the spool at the same spot. Is there a level wind product that would distribute the anchor line equally on the spool.

                      I have a 20' Aluminum Smoker Craft fishing boat is the 3/16 line sufficient to hold this boat in windy weather.
                      Asked on 7/19/2009 by David from Syracuse, New York

                      1 answer

                      • A:

                        Dave, i was just looking at the anchor winch myself, and wondering the same thing. I have a 15' Smoker Craft. on a small lake just south of you near Homer. Right now I use a !/4 line with a 20lb anchor and it holds fine. Depending on the quality of rope I think 3/16 would work fine. I am seriously thinking of purchasing one the next time I head to Gander Mountain

                        Answered on 3/16/2010 by Gravy from Homer, New York

                    • Q:

                      Is the deployment fast or slow?
                      Asked on 7/6/2009 by Anonymous

                      1 answer

                      • VERIFIED BUYER

                        A:

                        fast enough for most fisherman and sport boaters

                        Answered on 7/29/2009 by bart from mesick, mi

                    • Q:

                      What is the strength of the 3/16 " rope?
                      Asked on 5/3/2009 by Sisko from Acton, Indiana

                      1 answer

                      • Staff Reviewer

                        A:

                        Since this is an anchor winch you need to know that this winch has a 25 lb. max. anchor capacity. That is the strength of the line. This product states that it is suitable for a boat up to 21 feet long. So a 20' smokercraft boat is less than 21' long. It would be plenty suitable for that boat also. There are not any accessories available for this anchor winch that will aid in recovering the line, because we have not heard of the winch having problems in doing this. If there were to become a problem with it we can tell the supplier that something needs to be done. We are on our third year of selling this product though and never heard of a line recovery problem yet.

                        Answered on 9/24/2010 by Technician from Overton's
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