Benefits to a Powerwinch Free Fall Anchor
Safest Way to Anchor! Benefits of Free-Fall over Power-Down
- Patented Free-Fall System anchors up to 300ft/min. Up to four times faster than powering down
- Exclusive stainless steel rope & chain guidance system. Durable materials stand up to years of use
- Ultra smooth motor uses less amps. Free-fall does not need battery power so it preserves your battery
- Built with durable stainlesssteel fasteners. Resists corrosion for easy removal
- Watertight seals. For additional protection against corrosion
- One piece motor plate. For smooth power transmission & improved gear life
- Heat treated oil-impregnated gear systems. Smoother operation, resists corrosion, lasts longer
- Stainless steel drive shafts. For years of smooth, reliable performance
- Replaceable Rode-Glide. Smoothly channels rope and chain below deck
- Use tapered back splice. For smooth rope-to-chain transition
- Easiest way to anchor. Free-Fall stops when the anchor has reached bottom – Rope does not collect on your deck while you waste time and effort powering down.
- Easiest to use just hold the helm switch for only five seconds to release free-fall, versus one to three minutes powering down.
- Safety. Allows you to anchor quickly in poor conditions.
- Precise anchoring location. Anchor your boat where you want it to be, unlike powering down where your boat will drift while you power down.
The information provided here has been reproduced courtesy of Powerwinch. Wholesale Marine reproduced this information 08/07/2009