Minn Kota Raptor 8 Shallow Water Anchor w/Active Anchoring - Silver

The Raptor 8' Shallow Water Anchor with Active Anchoring - Silver is engineered to provide unparalleled stability and reliability for your boat, especially in challenging conditions. Utilizing advanced hydraulic technology, the Raptor ensures your vessel remains securely anchored by intelligently adapting to various bottom compositions and anchoring forces.

Advanced Anchoring Technology

Experience the next generation of anchoring with Raptor's Active Anchoring system. This innovative technology continuously monitors anchoring force and automatically adjusts to maintain a secure hold on the seabed. Whether you're navigating through rough waters or shifting currents, Raptor adapts in real-time to keep your boat steady.

Intelligent Bottom Sensing

Equipped with Auto Bottom Mode, the Raptor anchor automatically detects the composition and hardness of the seabed, ensuring optimal anchoring force is applied every time. This feature guarantees reliable performance across various environments, from muddy estuaries to rocky shores.

Durable and Robust Design

Built to withstand the harshest marine conditions, the Raptor boasts a heavy-duty reinforced pivot system and an extruded aluminum construction. Its wider profile enhances stability, while the increased retraction force ensures effortless spike removal on any seabed type.

Versatile Control Options

Take full command of your anchoring setup with multiple control methods. Choose from a wireless remote, foot switch, i-Pilot or i-Pilot Link Remote, mobile app, or even your Humminbird fish finder. Control your Raptor anchor from anywhere on your boat with ease.

User-Selectable Anchoring Modes

Customize your anchoring experience with selectable modes tailored to different conditions:

• Rough Water: Ideal for heavy winds and chop.
• Soft Bottom: Perfect for muddy or silted seabeds.
• Standard: Suitable for normal anchoring scenarios.
• Auto-Bottom Mode: Automatically adjusts anchoring force based on bottom hardness (available on Active Anchoring models).

Indestructible Anchoring Spike

The Raptor features a strong and flexible composite anchor spike, designed for longevity and backed by a lifetime guarantee. This ensures reliable performance and durability season after season.

Effortless Deployment and Retraction

With the Auto Up/Down feature, deploying or retracting your Raptor anchor is as simple as pressing a button. No need to hold the button down—Raptor handles the operation smoothly and efficiently.

Saltwater-Tough Engineering

Engineered to resist the corrosive effects of saltwater, the Raptor anchor remains protected and functional, ensuring longevity and consistent performance in marine environments.

Specifications

Owner's Manual (pdf)

Watch the Raptor in Action

Orders of physical products placed by 3 PM EST M-F typically ships the same day, if all requested items are in stock. Weekend orders will typically ship on Monday.

Shipping takes 2-7 days.

We currently ship to the Contiguous 48 States.

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