Powerwinch 77741 Freefall Anchor Windlass, Horizontal, 36-Foot Class Boats to 41 Feet, 775 lb Pulling Power

The Powerwinch 77741 is a helm-operated freefall anchor windlass built for 36-foot class boats up to 41 feet, giving boaters a faster and easier way to deploy and retrieve anchor rode. Unlike power-down windlasses, the 77741 drops anchor by freefall at up to 250 feet per minute, which is up to four times faster than powering down, and the drop stops automatically once the anchor reaches bottom so rope does not pile up on deck. To release freefall, the operator simply holds the helm switch for about five seconds, compared to the one to three minutes typical of power-down anchoring. Because the anchor drops almost immediately, boaters can set anchor at a precise location instead of drifting while waiting for a power-down cycle to finish.

Retrieval runs at 80 feet per minute with a rated pulling power of 775 pounds, drawing an average of 8 to 12 amps during retrieval so it is easier on the battery than a comparable power-down unit. The windlass is built around an electro-plated stainless steel rope and chain guidance system with stainless steel drive shafts and fasteners, plus watertight seals for corrosion resistance. A replaceable Rode-Glide, made of engineered resin, smoothly channels rope and chain below deck and can be swapped out as it wears rather than replacing the whole unit. Helm operation is via a rocker-style control switch. The windlass is sized for 1/2-inch Powerwinch premium medium-lay nylon line and 1/4-inch Hi-test ACCO G4 chain, and is backed by a 3-year warranty.

Specifications

• Brand: Powerwinch
• Manufacturer Part Number: 77741
• Product Type: Horizontal freefall anchor windlass
• Boat Class: 36-foot class, boats up to 41 feet
• Retrieval Speed: 80 feet per minute
• Freefall Anchoring Speed: Up to 250 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
• Compatible Rodes (sold separately): P10293-P10296
• Rope and Chain System: Electro-plated stainless steel
• Rode-Glide Material: Engineered resin (replaceable)
• Helm Control Switch: Rocker
• Average Amp Draw (retrieval): 8 to 12 amps
• Install Kit: P55800
• Required Wire Size to Battery: 8 gauge for runs up to 50 feet; 6 gauge for runs over 50 feet
• Standard Thermal Circuit Breaker: 25 amp, auto reset
• Optional Manual Reset Circuit Breaker: 25 amp, P1070400AJ
• Optional Dual Switch Solenoid: P1028200AJ
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 7 by 6-5/16 by 10-9/16 inches
• Weight: 17.5 pounds
• Warranty: 3 years
• UPC: 033936777418

Frequently Asked Questions

What boats is the Powerwinch 77741 windlass designed for? The Powerwinch 77741 is built for 36-foot class boats up to 41 feet, matching it to mid-size cruisers and similar boats in that range.

How fast does the anchor drop with this windlass? Freefall anchoring with the Powerwinch 77741 drops the anchor at up to 250 feet per minute, stopping automatically once the anchor reaches bottom.

How does freefall anchoring differ from a power-down windlass? Instead of powering the anchor down over one to three minutes, the Powerwinch 77741 releases the anchor by freefall after the helm switch is held for about five seconds, dropping up to four times faster and stopping on its own at the bottom instead of letting rope pile up on deck.

What is the retrieval speed of the Powerwinch 77741? The Powerwinch 77741 retrieves anchor rode at 80 feet per minute.

How much pulling power does the Powerwinch 77741 have? This windlass is rated at 775 pounds of pulling power.

What rope and chain sizes does the Powerwinch 77741 use? It is sized for 1/2-inch Powerwinch premium medium-lay nylon line and 1/4-inch Hi-test ACCO G4 chain.

Are pre-made rope and chain rodes available for this windlass? Yes, compatible rodes for the Powerwinch 77741 are sold separately under part numbers P10293 through P10296.

What is the Rode-Glide and can it be replaced? The Rode-Glide is the engineered resin guide that channels rope and chain smoothly below deck on the Powerwinch 77741, and it is a replaceable component rather than a fixed part of the unit.

How much amperage does the Powerwinch 77741 draw? During retrieval, the Powerwinch 77741 draws an average of 8 to 12 amps.

What wiring is needed to install the Powerwinch 77741? Powerwinch specifies 8 gauge wire to the battery for runs up to 50 feet, and 6 gauge wire for runs longer than 50 feet, along with the P55800 install kit and a standard 25 amp auto-reset thermal circuit breaker.

What are the dimensions and weight of the Powerwinch 77741? The Powerwinch 77741 measures 7 by 6-5/16 by 10-9/16 inches (width by height by depth) and weighs 17.5 pounds.

What warranty comes with the Powerwinch 77741? The Powerwinch 77741 is backed by a 3-year warranty.