Five Oceans Atlantic 900
An on deck windlass with a lot of pull for a 30 to 45 ft boat with a shallow locker and a 5/16 in chain rode.
Amazon $1,567.10 eBay$1,567.10
1,650 lb92 ft/min
3.2/5
The largest Powerwinch, for a 40 to 46 ft power boat on a 5/8 in rope and 5/16 in chain rode.
- 1,100 lbMaximum pull
- 70 ft/minLine speed
- 2 yearsWarranty
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Pros
- 1,100 lb of pull, the most in the Powerwinch range
- Free fall from the helm at up to 350 ft a minute
- Draws only 14 to 18 A on retrieval for its size
Cons
- Two year warranty under the current manual
- Housing isn’t stainless
- Slow at 70 ft a minute on the way up
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 | 775 lb | 2.9/5 | $908.04 |
| Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall | 875 lb | 3.1/5 | $902.33 |
| Powerwinch Class 46 Free-Fall (this one) | 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 | P77746 |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Style | Horizontal windlass |
| Maximum pull | 1,100 lb |
| Line speed | 70 ft/min |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Fit | |
| Boats up to | 46 ft |
| Rode | 5/8 in nylon rope and 5/16 in G4 chain |
| Free fall | Yes |
| Wireless remote | No |
| Stainless deck parts | No |
| Weight | 24 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this style
Excalibur S612 Horizontal Windlass
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 eBay$949.99
1,200 lb
Lewmar Pro-Series 700
A proven, fast horizontal windlass for power boats from 20 to 38 ft. Worth the premium for owners who value parts support and a three year warranty.
Amazon $1,130.13 eBay$1,130.13
700 lb105 ft/min
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