Electric Boat anchor or standard winch

[Bassin4Fun2]

I'm looking to add an electric boat anchor winch to a pontoon boat. I have been looking up the trac and minn Kota anchor systems. After thinking about it and looking at prices of regular winches they are cheaper and can handle a lot more weight.

 

Have any of you have used a regular winch for this purpose instead of one of these package electric anchor systems. If so, do you think they offer any advantages over modifying a standard winch? Also I would be interested to hear if any one has any experiences with any of these systems. Thoughts, comments, suggestions all appreciated. Thank you

[NHBull]

I don't, but my buddy does and it works great.

Not perfect in real windy conditions, but most of the time it is fine.....especially when he is solo

 

[RoLo]

I've hauled anchor rode most of my life, and enjoy the respite I get from an electric anchor.

I'm currently using a Minn Kota 12-ft Talon, and luv'n it!

 

If you often deal with water depths greater than 12 feet,

then naturally you'd want an anchor & winch system.

 

Roger