VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb
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$472.72
3.0/5
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.
- 990 lbMaximum pull
- 85 ft/minLine speed
Check price at Amazon$949.99
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Nearly 1,000 lb of maximum pull for under $1,000
- 316 stainless deck parts stand up to saltwater
- Below deck motor keeps the bow clean and quiet
Cons
- No published warranty term
- Line speed is published only as a drop speed, not under load
- Needs room below deck for the motor and gearbox
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its style. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | EX-WK-C612-1/4-K |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Style | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 990 lb |
| Working load | 330 lb |
| Line speed | 85 ft/min |
| Motor | 600 W |
| Current draw | 33 A |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Fit | |
| Boats up to | 40 ft |
| Rode | 1/4 in HT G4 chain and 1/2 in 3 strand rope |
| Wireless remote | No |
| Stainless deck parts | Yes |
| Weight | 20 lb |
Alternatives in this style
Five Oceans Pacific 900
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$1,890
Lewmar V700
A compact, well supported vertical windlass for a cruiser or center console up to about 30 ft with room under the bow.
Amazon $1,125$1,125
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