Automatic Helm-Operated Free-Fall Windlass
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 Sport Fish 450 free-fall anchor, a patented anchor system that drops up to 150 feet per minute. Built for sport fishing boats, the Sport Fish 450 boasts an exclusive stainless-steel rope and chain guidance design, with durable stainless-steel fasteners and watertight seals that resist corrosion and rise up to years of use. The ultra-smooth motor, meanwhile, uses fewer amps than power-down anchors, helping preserve your battery life all the way through the battery-free free-fall process. And thanks to the heat-treated, oil-impregnated gear structure, the Sport Fish 450 runs smoother and lasts longer than most of its competitors.
The Sport Fish 450 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 the usage of a power-down anchor. By dropping almost immediately, the Sport Fish 450 also means that you can anchor in a precise location, so you won’t waft to a new spot at the same time as waiting for the anchor to activate. And free-fall anchoring in point of fact 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 at the same time as you waste time and effort powering down. Other features include stainless-steel drive shafts; a replaceable Rode-Drift that smoothly channels the rope and chain below the deck; and a safety-conscious design.
Specifications
- Boat class: Sport fishing boats
- Retrieval speed: 70 feet per minute
- Line size: 1/2-inch Powerwinch premium medium-lay nylon
- Pulling power: 450 pounds
- Anchoring speed: Up to 150 feet per minute
- Chain size: 1/4-inch Hi-test ACCO G4
- Rodes (sold one after the other): P10293-P10296
- Rope and chain system: Metal alloy
- Replaceable Rode-Drift: Engineered resin
- Average amp draw (all the way through retrieval): 8 to 10 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
- Manual reset circuit breaker (optional): 25 amp P1070400AJ
- Dual switch solenoid (optional): P1028200AJ
- Dimensions: 7 by 6-5/16 by 10-9/16 inches (W x H x D)
- Weight: 21 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 numerous 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.
Free-fall anchor system designed for sport fishing boats
Stainless-steel rope and fasteners and watertight seals
Drops up to 4 times faster (150 fpm) than power-down anchors
Makes it easy to anchor boat in precise location (no drifting)
70 fpm retrieval speed; weighs 21 pounds; 2-year warranty
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