Reel Reefer, thanks for your comment. Not sure that I'll be carrying around 2 anchors systems though. Maybe a spare anchor for blue water, but for the Columbia, I'm wanting my double rocker hook that has served so well. I don't like the idea of pulling anchor line near a prop. I have no problem with the sled and pump though. The anchor winch eliminates all that. I'm leaning toward spending the money and letting them do it at the factory. It's a sweet setup.