A Black Friday "deal" is often a normal price next to an inflated list price. Here a anchor windlass only counts as on sale when its checked price is at least 15% below its own typical price over the last 90 days, from our price history. The best-rated models are listed too, since many are good value without a sale. See deals in every category.
On sale now
No anchor windlass rated 3.8 or higher is 15% or more below its typical price at the last price check (November 2, 2026). Prices are rechecked through the sales; this list updates when one drops. See the recent price changes.
Best buys at their normal price
The top-rated models in each style. A sale on one of these is worth more than a big discount on a weaker model.
Best Electric Anchor Winches
- Minn Kota DeckHand 40#1 of 5Full review
A proven freshwater anchor winch for walleye and bass boats with a 20 to 40 lb anchor. Saltwater boaters should look elsewhere.
Amazon $340.73$340.73--40 lb - TRAC Deckboat 40 AutoDeploy-G3#2 of 5Full review
The TRAC to buy for a deck boat or pontoon with a heavy anchor and an owner who wants to anchor from the helm.
Amazon $280.30$280.30-65 ft/min40 lb - TRAC Pontoon 35-G3#3 of 5Full review
The budget pick for a pontoon or deck boat up to about 24 ft. Those who want to drop anchor from the helm should look at the AutoDeploy models with a remote.
Amazon $199.97$199.97-65 ft/min35 lb
Best Vertical Anchor Windlasses
- VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb#1 of 5Full review
A budget vertical windlass for a fishing boat from 20 to 36 ft. Fine for the money, but there is no published warranty to fall back on.
Amazon $472.72$472.72700 lb65 ft/min- - Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass#2 of 5Full review
A strong, low cost vertical windlass for boats up to about 40 ft. Buyers trade the long warranty of Lewmar or Maxwell for much more pull per dollar.
Amazon $949.99$949.99990 lb85 ft/min- - Five Oceans Pacific 900#3 of 5Full review
For a boat in the 35 to 45 ft range that needs more pull than a 600 W windlass gives, at a lower price than the premium brands.
Amazon $1,890$1,8901,455 lb--
Best Horizontal Anchor Windlasses
- Lewmar Pro-Fish 700#1 of 6Full review
The Lewmar for offshore fishing boats up to 38 ft: the auto free fall puts the anchor down fast from the helm.
Amazon $1,035.82$1,035.82700 lb105 ft/min- - Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall#2 of 6Full review
For a 35 to 41 ft power boat owner who wants to anchor from the helm without walking to the bow.
Amazon $955.58$955.58875 lb75 ft/min- - Excalibur S612 Horizontal Windlass#3 of 6Full review
A lot of pull for the money on boats up to about 40 ft with no room below deck. The lack of a stated warranty is the catch.
Amazon $949.99$949.991,200 lb--
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.