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E-Z Anchor Puller Mfg. Co.
Established in the United States and Canada for over 30 years as the world’s oldest 12-volt and 24-volt drum anchor winch manufacturer, charter fishermen across the United States have depended on the speed of E-Z Anchor Puller’s drum anchor winch for over 30 years. Now, the value of owning an “E-Z Anchor Puller” for commercial fishing is recognized as the windlass upgrade customers want on their boats straight from the factory.
From the Northern Pacific to the Southernmost Point, there's a Hero, Patriot, or Rebel series for every application. Incomparable quality and 5-Star Customer service has set us apart as North America's #1 windlass-replacement solution for anchoring.
Our mission is to provide safe, consistent anchoring solutions for the everyday boater that enhance their experiences on the water. By manufacturing high-quality 316 stainless steel units with 5+ year recreational warranties and free-fall units, our commitment to quality, innovative solutions and customer service earned us our credentials as the #1 windlass replacement on several North American boat manufacturers across the country.
OUR FOUNDER, A TRUE AMERICAN HERO, PATRIOT & REBEL ! (1990 - 2011)
E-Z Anchor Puller Mfg. Co. was founded in 1990 by George L. Towns. Born and raised in Ludington, MI., George graduated in 1943 in his hometown then enlisted and served during World War II with the U.S. Navy's Naval Construction Battalion - the "SeaBees". He was tasked tasked with operating overhead cranes and loading ships during his tour of duty.
After the war, Towns opened the first Sport Fishing Marina in Ludington - the Tamarac Sportfishing Dock. He made his own downriggers and started a charter operation on his 38-foot boat, Moonlighter, while simultaneously operating a sports fishing store in downtown Ludington. In 1985 while fishing fro his winter home in Islamorada, Florida Keys for yellow-tailed snapper, he became frustrated with tangled anchor lines and safety hazards of climbing out on the bow of his boat to set and retrieve his anchor.
Calling on his years of military experience in WWII, George had an idea for a deck-mounted drum anchor winch that would eliminate the tangled and frayed anchor lines with superior holding capacity, thus also avoiding tying off to a cleat. Fabricating PVC plastic brackets, a base plate and stainless steel spool, George mounted a modified Ramsey speed reducer / worm gear electric winch that were often used on tow trucks and small overhead cranes and the first "Easy" Anchor Puller was born.
George had no intention of selling his one-of-a-kind anchor winch, however, in no time at all several of his neighbors and fishing club friends insisted he produce one for each of them. To fulfill his first bout of orders, George contracted local manufacturers to appease his peers. As positive word-of-mouth spread about the unique anchoring solution, the orders kept piling in, thus Towns' twilight years business, "E-Z Anchor Puller Mfg. Co." began in 1990.
George passed away at the age of 83, after providing the windlass-alternative anchoring solution for over 20 years to commercial businesses, charters and sport fisherman across the United States and abroad. E-Z Anchor Puller continued under George's widow, Judy Towns, for over a year before being bought by private investors in December, 2011. The business was then moved to Clearwater, Florida to better serve the charter community that fervently supported the business since it's inception.
Today, the company is known as North America's #1 Anchoring Solutions for fiberglass and aluminum boats. Exciting new developments are underway including in store Interactive Demonstration Displays, Factory Certified Installation Service and Mobile Showroom Sales & Service Vans.
Sales & Service Vans and set up with working Demonstration Winches and video screens.