An affordable branded windlass for a 20 to 30 ft boat with a light rope and chain rode.
Amazon $814.28 eBay
A low cost free fall windlass for a center console or bay boat up to 27 ft.
- 450 lbMaximum pull
- 70 ft/minLine speed
- 2 yearsWarranty
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- Free fall drops the anchor about twice as fast as powering down
- Draws only 8 to 10 A, easy on a small boat battery
- One of the cheapest branded rope and chain windlasses
- Only 450 lb of pull, for boats up to 27 ft
- Two year warranty
- Housing is not stainless
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | P77727 |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Style | Horizontal windlass |
| Maximum pull | 450 lb |
| Line speed | 70 ft/min |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Fit | |
| Boats up to | 27 ft |
| Rode | 1/2 in nylon rope and 1/4 in G4 chain |
| Free fall | Yes |
| Wireless remote | No |
| Stainless deck parts | No |
| Weight | 21 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
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