Powerwinch 77736 Free-Fall Anchor Windlass for 36-Foot Class Boats, 775 lb Pulling Power

The Powerwinch 77736 is a helm-operated free-fall anchor windlass built for 36-foot class boats. Unlike a power-down windlass, the 77736 releases the anchor in true free-fall, dropping it up to 250 feet per minute so it reaches the bottom in seconds rather than the one to three minutes a power-down unit takes. The operator simply holds the helm switch for five seconds to release free-fall; the system then stops automatically once the anchor reaches the ocean or lake floor, so rope does not pile up on deck while you wait. This lets you set the anchor at a precise spot instead of drifting while a power-down anchor slowly lowers.

The windlass uses an electro-plated stainless steel rope and chain guidance system with stainless steel drive shafts, stainless steel fasteners, and watertight seals to resist corrosion. A replaceable Rode-Glide, made of engineered resin, smoothly channels the rope and chain below deck and can be swapped out as it wears. The motor is designed to draw fewer amps than a comparable power-down anchor windlass during the free-fall process, helping preserve battery charge, and retrieves the anchor at 80 feet per minute. Internal gearing is heat-treated and oil-impregnated for smoother, longer-lasting operation. The unit ships with a rocker-style helm control switch and is rated for 1/2-inch Powerwinch premium medium-lay nylon rope and 1/4-inch Hi-test ACCO G4 chain, with a rated pulling power of 775 pounds.

Specifications

• Brand: Powerwinch
• Manufacturer Part Number: 77736
• Boat Class: 36 feet
• Anchoring Speed (Free-Fall): Up to 250 feet per minute
• Retrieval Speed: 80 feet per minute
• Pulling Power: 775 pounds
• Line Size: 1/2 inch, Powerwinch premium medium-lay nylon
• Chain Size: 1/4 inch, Hi-test ACCO G4
• Rope and Chain System: Electro-plated stainless steel
• Rode-Glide Material: Engineered resin, replaceable
• Helm-Operated Control Switch: Rocker
• Average Amp Draw (Retrieval): 8 to 12 amps
• Required Wire Size to Battery: 8 gauge for a 50-foot run; 6 gauge for runs longer than 50 feet
• Standard Thermal Circuit Breaker: 25 amp, auto reset
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 7 by 6-5/16 by 10-9/16 inches
• Weight: 17.1 pounds
• UPC: 033936777364
• Warranty: 3 years

Fitment

Designed for 36-foot class boats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size boat is the Powerwinch 77736 designed for? The Powerwinch 77736 is built for the 36-foot boat class.

How fast does the anchor drop with this windlass? In free-fall mode, the Powerwinch 77736 drops the anchor at up to 250 feet per minute, several times faster than a power-down anchor windlass.

How does free-fall anchoring work on the 77736? Holding the helm switch for about five seconds releases the anchor into free-fall; the drop stops automatically once the anchor reaches the bottom, so rope does not collect on deck while you wait.

What is the pulling power of the Powerwinch 77736? This windlass is rated for 775 pounds of pulling power.

How fast does the Powerwinch 77736 retrieve the anchor? Retrieval speed is 80 feet per minute.

What rope and chain sizes does the 77736 use? The Powerwinch 77736 is sized for 1/2-inch Powerwinch premium medium-lay nylon rope and 1/4-inch Hi-test ACCO G4 chain.

What materials is the 77736 windlass made from? The rope and chain guidance system is electro-plated stainless steel with stainless steel drive shafts and fasteners, and the replaceable Rode-Glide is made of engineered resin.

How much does the Powerwinch 77736 weigh? The unit weighs 17.1 pounds.

What wire gauge is needed to install the 77736? Use 8 gauge wire to the battery for runs up to 50 feet, or 6 gauge wire for runs longer than 50 feet.

Does the Powerwinch 77736 include circuit protection? Yes, it is equipped with a 25 amp auto-reset thermal circuit breaker.

How much power does the 77736 draw during retrieval? Average amp draw during retrieval is 8 to 12 amps.

What is the warranty on the Powerwinch 77736? The Powerwinch 77736 carries a 3-year warranty.