TRAC G3 Fisherman 25 Anchor Winch

TRAC G3 Fisherman 25 Electric Anchor Winch

The TRAC Fisherman 25 Electric Anchor Winch is perfect for smaller fishing or deck boats to raise and lower your anchor with the press of a button. This winch will power up and down your anchor and has an anti-reverse internal clutch to prevent free-spooling. All TRAC Generation 3 anchor winches offer simple, smooth operation and provide excellent holding power. This winch features a high-efficiency 12-volt DC all-steel gear motor and uses less battery power than other makes. Additionally, the Fisherman 25 winch is designed with a sleek exterior case and has a new smaller footprint. 

The TRAC Fisherman 25 Anchor Winch includes 100' of pre-wound double braid anchor rope, a circuit breaker, sealed membrane UP/DOWN switch, marine-grade battery wire, assembly hardware, and instructions. This winch is suitable for fishing boats up to 20'. The Fisherman 25 is backed by TRAC's 1 year manufacturers warranty.

Features:

• Provides excellent holding power
• Die-cast aluminum gearbox
• 68 mm heavy-duty DC motor
• Smaller footprint than competitors
• Sleek exterior case design
• Separated davit/roller
• 1 Year warranty

Specifications:

• Suggested Boat Size: Up to 20'
• Rope Capacity: 5mm x 100 ft, 6mm x 90 ft
• Anchor Deployment: Power Down
• Max Rode Weight: 25 lbs.
• Rope Speed Up: 70 FPM
• Switch Functions: Power UP / DOWN
• Amp Draw @ 12V: 8-10 Amps
• Winch Dimensions: 9" L x 9" W x 6" H
• Deck Space Used: 16" L x 9" W

Replaces old TRAC part number T10108-G3

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Tools Required for Installation

• Electric Drill
• 5/16’’ (7.9mm) Drill Bit
• 9/16’’ (14mm) Socket and Driver
• Adjustable (Crescent style) Wrench
• Phillips Screw Driver

Materials Required for Installation:

• Winch and Anchor Roller (included)
• Seven 8mm bolts, washers and nuts (included) – Longer bolts may be required if your deck is very thick.
• Shackle for anchor attachment (included)
• River or Mushroom anchor (not included – 20 lbs. recommended with a short shank).
• Battery Wire and Circuit Breaker (included)

Installing Anchor Winch on Boat Deck:

• The anchor winch can be installed on the fore (front) or the aft (rear) of the boat.
• Locate anchor roller on deck in desired location.
• The anchor roller must be located at the edge of the deck and must be extended over the edge to allow the anchor to clear the deck when it is docked in the anchor roller.
• Look below the deck and check for any obstructions underneath the desired anchor roller location.
• Make sure there is enough space for the winch to be placed in-line with rope spool centered on the anchor roller.
• Remove the 2 Phillips head screws in the rear of the davit assembly to expose the mounting holes. Using a marker, mark the anchor roller and winch mounting holes on the deck.
• Remove anchor roller and drill the holes.
• Secure the anchor roller to the deck using three 8mm bolts, nuts and washers.
• Place winch on boat deck and align the center of the rope spool with the center of the anchor roller.
• Look below the deck and check for any obstructions underneath the desired anchor winch mounting location.
• To expose the mounting holes, remove the four Phillips head screws that hold the cover on the winch frame and disconnect the white connector for the switch.
• Mark and drill the holes. There are four 8mm bolt mounting holes and a hole for the battery lead wires.
• Place the anchor winch in position and bolt to the deck. Use fender washers and/or marine plywood under the deck to ensure the greatest strength and to spread the load.

Wiring:

• Do not use wire sizes smaller than 14 AWG with 105 degree C rated insulation.
• The wires and switch are all properly connected.
• You will need to route the battery wires from the winch to battery and connect the RED positive (+) wire to the silver post on the circuit breaker.
• The small hole on the buss bar (flat stamped metal part with two holes) is attached to the colored post on the circuit breaker and the large hole on the buss bar is attached to the battery positive terminal.
• The BLACK negative (-) wire is attached to the battery negative terminal.

Anchor Attachment:

• Attach the shackle to the anchor shank eye.
• Tie the rope to the anchor shackle.

Anchor Winch Operation:

• To lower the anchor press and hold the button with the arrow which points down. Release the button when you wish to stop letting rope out.
• To raise the anchor, press and hold the button with the arrow which points up. Release the button when the anchor is docked or when you wish to stop the retrieval of the anchor.

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Information sourced from the TRAC Fisherman 25 Installation and Operating User Manual.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TRAC G3 Fisherman 25 Electric Anchor Winch designed for?

The TRAC G3 Fisherman 25 Electric Anchor Winch is designed for smaller fishing or deck boats up to 20 feet. It provides power up/down anchor operation and has a maximum rode weight of 25 lb. The winch features a 12V DC all-steel gear motor, die-cast aluminum gearbox, and separated davit/roller.

What type of anchor should be used with the TRAC Fisherman 25 Anchor Winch?

The installation information specifies a river or mushroom anchor, with a 20 lb anchor recommended with a short shank. The anchor is not included with the winch. The winch itself has a maximum specified rode weight of 25 lb.

How much rope does the TRAC G3 Fisherman 25 Anchor Winch hold?

The Fisherman 25 includes 100 feet of pre-wound double-braid anchor rope. Its listed rope capacity is 5mm x 100 feet or 6mm x 90 feet. The included rope is part of the winch kit and is used to connect the winch to the anchor.

How do you operate the TRAC G3 Fisherman 25 Anchor Winch?

To lower the anchor, press and hold the button marked with the downward arrow and release it when you want to stop letting rope out. To raise the anchor, press and hold the upward-arrow button and release it when the anchor is docked or you want to stop retrieval.

What are the electrical specifications for the TRAC Fisherman 25?

The TRAC Fisherman 25 uses a 12V DC motor and draws approximately 8-10 amps at 12V. The kit includes marine-grade battery wire and a circuit breaker. Installation requires wire no smaller than 14 AWG with 105°C-rated insulation.

What is included with the TRAC G3 Fisherman 25 Electric Anchor Winch?

The kit includes the winch, anchor roller, 100 feet of pre-wound double-braid anchor rope, shackle, circuit breaker, sealed membrane UP/DOWN switch, marine-grade battery wire, assembly hardware, and instructions. A river or mushroom anchor is required but is sold separately.

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