Minn Kota | Deckhand Remote for DH 40 | 1810150

Product Overview

The Minn Kota | Deckhand Remote for DH 40 | 1810150 is a highly practical, plug-and-play electronic accessory designed exclusively to add remote operational capabilities to your Minn Kota Deckhand 40 electric anchor winch. While the Deckhand 40 comes standard with a control rocker switch built directly into its base frame on the bow, anchoring often requires the captain to manage the sequence directly from the helm console while monitoring a depth finder or steering through heavy currents. This premium corded remote solves that operational challenge completely, providing an extended 25-foot heavy-duty marine-grade control cable that bridges the distance between your bow-mounted winch and your preferred steering station, driver's chair, or secondary casting deck. This lets you drop or retrieve your heavy 40-lb anchor instantly with the press of a button, keeping your hands free to handle the wheel or fishing rod.

Designed for maximum mounting flexibility, the 1810150 remote switch features an ergonomic, weather-sealed housing that can be operated as a portable handheld controller, flush-mounted directly into your fiberglass dashboard console panel, or surface-mounted to any flat interior gunwale wall. The plug-and-play design connects directly to the existing auxiliary wiring harness inside the Deckhand 40 base housing, requiring zero wire cutting, stripping, splicing, or complex electrical knowledge. Built to survive the harsh realities of open-deck marine use, the remote features heavy-duty internal contacts, a slip-resistant textured faceplate, and specialized strain-relief boots that protect the 25-foot line from bending fatigue and moisture intrusion, ensuring flawless performance season after season.

Key Features

• Extended 25-Foot Marine Cord: Outfitted with 25 feet of heavily insulated, marine-grade control cable, providing ample length to route through standard under-deck wiring channels from the bow straight to the helm.
• Instant Plug-and-Play Installation: Features a factory-matched multi-pin connector that plugs directly into the Deckhand 40's internal wiring harness, eliminating the need for wire cutting or soldering.
• Three-Way Multi-Mount Architecture: Highly versatile housing can be used as a loose handheld remote, mounted flush inside a dashboard cutout, or surface-mounted onto any flat interior bulkhead.
• Fully Weather-Sealed Rocker Switch: The core stow-and-deploy switch is sealed against heavy rain, morning dew, salt air humidity, and wet hands to prevent internal corrosion and electrical shorts.
• Tactile Toggle Control Interface: Features a raised, high-grip rocker switch that provides clear tactile feedback, allowing you to operate the anchor winch easily without taking your eyes off the water.
• Rugged Strain-Relief Overmolding: Equipped with thick rubber strain-relief boots at the cable joints to protect internal wires from stretching, bending fatigue, and pinching damage.

Compatibility Information

The Minn Kota Deckhand Remote (part number 1810150) features a highly focused compatibility matrix. It is engineered and calibrated strictly for use with the Minn Kota Deckhand 40 Electric Anchor Winch (part number 1810140). The internal electrical plug profile, pin mapping, and voltage configurations are custom-tailored to interface directly with the DH 40's control board circuit layout.

Please note that this remote switch is not compatible with smaller Deckhand models, including the standard Deckhand 25 (1810125) or legacy models like the DH-18, DH-20, or DH-35, as those units lack the internal auxiliary control port plug required to accept this accessory. The 25-foot cable length is highly optimized for standard bass boats, center consoles, multi-species fishing boats, and standard pontoon boats up to 24 feet in length. It operates seamlessly alongside the factory base switch, allowing you to control your anchor from either the winch itself or your newly installed remote station.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I install this 1810150 remote switch onto a Minn Kota Deckhand 25 winch to control it remotely?

No, the 1810150 remote switch is completely incompatible with the standard Deckhand 25 winch. The Deckhand 25 is manufactured with a self-contained electrical housing where the control switch is hardwired directly to the motor leads, lacking the internal auxiliary plug-and-play socket needed to accept an external controller. If you want remote operation on a 25-pound winch platform, you must purchase the dedicated Deckhand 25R (1810126) model, which features a factory-integrated 12-foot corded remote built into the assembly from the start.

What physical steps are required to connect this remote to my existing Deckhand 40 winch?

Installation is incredibly simple and takes less than five minutes. First, disconnect your boat's 12V battery leads from the winch for safety. Next, remove the protective top cover of your Deckhand 40 housing by loosening the external screws. Inside, locate the auxiliary plug lead coming off the main control board. Remove its protective cap, line up the keyed pins of the 1810150 remote plug, and push them firmly together until they click into place. Route the 25-foot wire out through the designated slot in the winch frame, reinstall the top cover, and run the wire back to your console layout.

Can I flush-mount this remote directly into my boat's dash panel, and what tools do I need?

Yes, flush-mounting directly into the steering dashboard provides a clean, factory-installed look. The remote housing is shaped to allow the back of the switch mechanism to drop straight into a standard dashboard panel cutout. To install it, you will need a power drill and a standard hole saw or jig saw to cut the required clearance opening in your dash panel, along with a screwdriver to secure the mounting plate. Alternatively, if you want to avoid drilling into your dash, you can simply use the integrated tabs to surface-mount the remote to an interior side panel or hold it in your hand.

Is the 25-foot cable completely safe to route through my boat's under-deck wiring tubes?

Yes, the 25-foot cord is protected by a heavy-duty, marine-grade insulating jacket designed specifically to resist moisture, oil, and heat, making it perfectly safe to fish through your boat's interior under-deck rigging tubes alongside your main steering cables and electronics wires. When pulling the wire through tight channels, always use a proper fish tape tool and avoid tugging violently on the connector plug end, as excessive force can pull the internal copper wires away from the control pins inside the molded socket head.

Does installing this remote disable the stow and deploy switch located on the winch base?

No, installing the 1810150 remote switch does not disable or interfere with the original rocker switch built into the base of your Deckhand 40. The internal control board is engineered to accept dual inputs in parallel. This setup gives you maximum operational convenience: you can walk to the bow deck and press the base switch while clearing weeds or swapping anchors, or sit comfortably in your helm chair and use the 25-foot remote to drop anchor exactly over a deep-water brush pile, with both switches remaining active at all times.