A complete on deck windlass kit for boats from 20 to about 45 ft, a good choice when the rode needs replacing too.
Amazon $1,358.10 eBay
For a 28 to 36 ft power boat owner who wants to anchor from the helm without walking to the bow.
- 775 lbMaximum pull
- 80 ft/minLine speed
- 2 yearsWarranty
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- Free fall from the helm drops the anchor without using battery power
- Draws only 8 to 12 A on retrieval
- Sits on deck, so no below deck motor space is needed
- Two year warranty
- Housing isn’t stainless, only the guides, shafts and fasteners
- Needs a spliced 1/2 in rope and 1/4 in chain rode to suit it
The Powerwinch Free-Fall family
Every Powerwinch Free-Fall model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own style.
| Model | Maximum pull | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerwinch Class 36 Free-Fall (this one) | 775 lb | 2.9/5 | $908.04 |
| Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall | 875 lb | 3.1/5 | $902.33 |
| Powerwinch Class 46 Free-Fall | 1,100 lb | 3.2/5 | $1,036.91 |
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 | P77736 |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Style | Horizontal windlass |
| Maximum pull | 775 lb |
| Line speed | 80 ft/min |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Fit | |
| Boats up to | 36 ft |
| Rode | 1/2 in nylon rope and 1/4 in G4 chain |
| Free fall | Yes |
| Wireless remote | No |
| Stainless deck parts | No |
| Weight | 18.6 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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