# Minn Kota DeckHand 40 [1810140]

**DeckHand™ 40**  
  

-   20- to 40-pound anchor capacity (anchor not included).  
    
-   Pre-spooled with 100 feet of 800-lb test rope.  
    
-   Auto-drift feature automatically stops the motor when the anchor touches bottom (or hits an obstacle); when slack in the rope becomes tight, rope is automatically released; lock the winch with the touch of a button.  
    
-   Universal davit can be mounted at base of DeckHand™ or in remote position on boat deck; stows anchor horizontally to eliminate anchor swing.  
    
-   Anchor shackle allows for easy changeover from anchor to anchor.  
    
-   Stow and deploy switch integrated into the base of the unit.  
    
-   Corded remote stow and deploy switch (sold separately) allows operation of DH-40 from anywhere on the boat.  
    
-   Compatible with MKA-16-02 quick release bracket ideal for easy removal for boat cover clearance or clearing the deck during non-use (requires holes to be drilled in top plate of quick release bracket).  
    
-   12-volt battery operation.

  

![Warning](https://productimageserver.com/prop65/6pt.png)**WARNING:** This product can expose you to chemicals including di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (dehp) which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to [P65Warnings.ca.gov](http://P65Warnings.ca.gov).

**Specifications:**

-   Rope Diameter (Inches): 3/16"
-   Vertical/Horizontal: Horizontal
-   Freefall: No
-   Box Dimensions: 12"H x 14"W x 17"L WT: 24 lbs
-   UPC: 029402017843

  
[Owner's Manual (pdf)](https://productimageserver.com/literature/ownersManual/30647OM.pdf)

## Details

- **Price:** 499.99 USD
- **Type:** Windlasses
- **Tags:** Anchoring & Docking, Anchoring & Docking | Windlasses, Brand_Minn Kota

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 499.99 USD | In stock |

## Images

- Minn Kota DeckHand 40 [1810140] Minn Kota

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> Updated: 2026-05-23