The Minn Kota DeckHand 40 is a 12-volt electric anchor winch built for boats running anchors up to 40 pounds. An auto-drift feature reads rope tension to stop the motor on bottom contact and release slack automatically, while a one-touch button locks the winch in place. The universal davit mounts at the unit base or remotely on deck and holds the anchor horizontal so it can't swing underway.

Specifications:

• Anchor capacity: 20–40 lb (anchor not included)
• Pre-spooled with 100 ft of 800-lb test rope
• Auto-drift feature stops motor when anchor touches bottom or an obstacle; automatically releases rope when slack becomes taut; one-touch winch lock
• Universal davit mounts at the DeckHand base or in a remote position on the boat deck; stows anchor horizontally to prevent swing
• Anchor shackle enables quick anchor-to-anchor changeover
• Stow and deploy switch integrated into the unit base
• Compatible with corded remote stow/deploy switch (sold separately) for operation from anywhere on the boat
• Compatible with MKA-16-02 quick-release bracket for easy removal to clear boat cover or deck during non-use (drilling holes in top plate of quick-release bracket required)
• Operating voltage: 12V DC

Resources:

• Owner's Manual (PDF)

⚠️ California Prop 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.