Powerwinch 77727 Sportfish 450 Free-Fall Anchor Windlass, 450 lb Pull, Boats up to 24 ft

The Powerwinch 77727 Sportfish 450 is a horizontal free-fall anchor windlass built for sport fishing and cruising boats up to approximately 24 feet. Unlike a power-down anchor that takes one to three minutes and lets the boat drift while it lowers, the Sportfish 450 releases the anchor in free-fall by holding the helm switch for just five seconds, dropping the anchor at up to 150 feet per minute. The free-fall action stops automatically once the anchor reaches bottom, so rope does not pile up on deck and the boat holds its position instead of drifting off the intended anchoring spot, which is especially useful for anchoring quickly and precisely in poor conditions.

The windlass uses an oil-impregnated, heat-treated gear system and stainless steel drive shafts for smooth, long-lasting operation, and a one-piece motor plate that improves gear life and power transmission. Stainless sealed fasteners and watertight seals resist corrosion. A tapered splice guidance system smooths the rope-to-chain transition as it feeds through the 1/4 inch chain gypsy, and the unit is rated for 1/4 inch G4 or BBB chain paired with 1/2 inch 3-strand or 8-plait nylon rode. Retrieval runs at 70 feet per minute with 450 pounds of max pulling power and 150 pounds of working load. The Sportfish 450 ships with the windlass, a Rope Glide, a helm control switch and mounting plate, an owner's and installation manual, mounting hardware, a mounting location template, and a thermal re-setting circuit breaker, and it is covered by a full 2 year warranty on all windlass components.

Specifications

• Brand: Powerwinch
• Manufacturer Part Number: 77727
• UPC: 033936777272
• Motor Type: Horizontal free-fall anchor windlass
• Pulling Power: 450 pounds max pull (approximate)
• Working Load: 150 pounds working load (approximate)
• Max Load: 450 pounds
• Free-Fall (Drop) Speed: Up to 150 feet per minute
• Retrieval Speed: 70 feet per minute
• Voltage: 12 Volts DC
• Amperage Draw: Approximately 20 to 25 amps
• Circuit Breaker: 25 amp thermal re-setting (typical)
• Gypsy Size: 1/4 inch chain gypsy
• Chain Compatibility: 1/4 inch G4 or BBB chain
• Rope Compatibility: 1/2 inch 3-strand or 8-plait nylon rode
• Material: Stainless steel and coated steel housing (deck unit)
• Recommended Boat Length: Boats up to approximately 24 feet
• Dimensions: 10-9/16 inches L x 7 inches W x 6-5/16 inches H
• Weight: 18 pounds
• Warranty: Full 2 year warranty covering all windlass components

Frequently Asked Questions

What size boats is the Powerwinch 77727 Sportfish 450 designed for? The Sportfish 450 is recommended for boats up to approximately 24 feet in length.

How fast does the anchor drop with free-fall deployment? Holding the helm switch for five seconds releases the anchor, which free-falls at up to 150 feet per minute, several times faster than a power-down anchor that takes one to three minutes.

What chain and rope does the Sportfish 450 windlass use? It is built around a 1/4 inch chain gypsy compatible with 1/4 inch G4 or BBB chain, paired with 1/2 inch 3-strand or 8-plait nylon rode joined with a tapered back splice.

How fast does the Sportfish 450 retrieve the anchor? Retrieval speed on the Powerwinch 77727 is 70 feet per minute.

What is the maximum pulling power and working load? The Sportfish 450 has an approximate 450 pound max pull and an approximate 150 pound working load.

What voltage and amperage does this windlass require? It runs on 12 Volts DC and draws approximately 20 to 25 amps, protected by a 25 amp thermal re-setting circuit breaker.

What are the dimensions and weight of the 77727 windlass? The Sportfish 450 measures 10-9/16 inches long by 7 inches wide by 6-5/16 inches high and weighs 18 pounds.

What materials is the Sportfish 450 made from? The unit uses stainless steel drive shafts and fasteners with watertight seals, plus a coated steel deck housing, for corrosion resistance and durability.

What comes included with the Powerwinch 77727? The Sportfish 450 ships with the windlass unit, a Rope Glide, a helm control switch and mounting plate, an owner's and installation manual, mounting hardware, a mounting location template, and a thermal re-setting circuit breaker.

How is a free-fall anchor windlass different from a power-down anchor? The Sportfish 450's free-fall system drops the anchor in seconds and stops automatically once it hits bottom, so the boat holds a precise anchoring spot, while power-down anchors take one to three minutes and let the boat drift as they lower.

What is the warranty on the Sportfish 450 windlass? Powerwinch backs the 77727 Sportfish 450 with a full 2 year warranty covering all windlass components.

Does the gear system need special maintenance? The Sportfish 450's gears are oil-impregnated and heat-treated at the factory for smooth, long-lasting performance, and the one-piece motor plate helps maintain gear life and power transmission.