{"product_id":"powerwinch-77727-sportfish-450-free-fall-anchor-windlass-450-lb-pull-boats-up-to-24-ft","title":"Powerwinch 77727 Sportfish 450 Free-Fall Anchor Windlass, 450 lb Pull, Boats up to 24 ft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powerwinch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 77727\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 033936777272\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horizontal free-fall anchor windlass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePulling Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 450 pounds max pull (approximate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking Load:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 pounds working load (approximate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Load:\u003c\/strong\u003e 450 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree-Fall (Drop) Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 150 feet per minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetrieval Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 feet per minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Volts DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmperage Draw:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20 to 25 amps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCircuit Breaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 amp thermal re-setting (typical)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGypsy Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4 inch chain gypsy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4 inch G4 or BBB chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRope Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/2 inch 3-strand or 8-plait nylon rode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel and coated steel housing (deck unit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Boat Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boats up to approximately 24 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-9\/16 inches L x 7 inches W x 6-5\/16 inches H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full 2 year warranty covering all windlass components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size boats is the Powerwinch 77727 Sportfish 450 designed for?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Sportfish 450 is recommended for boats up to approximately 24 feet in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does the anchor 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