Amazon.com Product Description Free-fall anchors offer several advantages over power-down models: They drop up to four times faster, they stop when the anchor has reached bottom, and they allow you to quickly anchor in poor conditions. Enter the Windlass 31 free-fall anchor, a patented anchor system that drops up to 200 feet per minute. Built for 31-foot class boats, the Windlass 31 sports an exclusive stainless-steel rope and chain guidance design, with durable stainless-steel fasteners and watertight seals that resist corrosion and stand up to years of use. The ultra-smooth motor, meanwhile, uses fewer amps than power-down anchors, helping preserve your battery life during the battery-free free-fall process. And thanks to the heat-treated, oil-impregnated gear structure, the Windlass 31 runs smoother and lasts longer than most of its competitors.
The Windlass 31 is a breeze to use: just hold the helm switch for five seconds to release free-fall, as opposed to one to three minutes when using a power-down anchor. By dropping almost immediately, the Windlass 31 also lets you anchor in a precise location, so you won't drift to a new spot while waiting for the anchor to activate. And free-fall anchoring truly is the easiest way to anchor, as the free-fall stops when the anchor reaches the ocean or lake floor. No more letting rope collect on your deck while you waste time and effort powering down. Other features include stainless-steel drive shafts; a replaceable Rode-Glide that smoothly channels the rope and chain below the deck; and a safety-conscious design.
Specifications
Boat class: 31 feet
Retrieval speed: 80 feet per minute
Line size: 1/2-inch Powerwinch premium medium-lay nylon
Pulling power: 625 pounds
Anchoring speed: Up to 200 feet per minute
Chain size: 1/4-inch Hi-test ACCO G4
Rodes (sold separately): P10293-P10296
Rope and chain system: Stainless steel
Replaceable Rode-Glide: Engineered resin
Helm-operated control switch: Rocker
Average amp draw (during retrieval): 8 to 12 amps
Install kit: P55800
Required wire size to battery: 8 gauge (50-foot run); 6 gauge (more than 50-foot run)
Standard equipped thermal circuit breaker: 25 amp auto reset
Dimensions: 7 by 6-5/16 by 10-9/16 inches (W x H x D)
Weight: 22 pounds
Warranty: 2 years
About Powerwinch Powerwinch is a respected leader in the marine industry, with a 50-year history of quality and innovation. Recently adopted as a division of Carefree of Colorado, Powerwinch manufactures and markets a variety of products that make boating more carefree. Carefree of Colorado is also a leading manufacturer of comfort and convenience products for the recreation industry, with valuable experience and resources it can lend to the Powerwinch business. With this natural union in place, Powerwinch is dedicated to the growth of the business through continuous product improvement and innovation. Powerwinch's corporate operations are located at Carefree's headquarters in Broomfield, Colorado.
CERTAIN CONTENT THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE COMES FROM AMAZON SERVICES LLC. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED ‘AS IS’ AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME.
