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$949.99
2.7/5
A budget on deck windlass for a fishing boat in the 23 to 30 ft range. Buyers give up a stated warranty to save hundreds.
- 573 lbMaximum pull
- 65 ft/minLine speed
Check price at Amazon$605.65
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Costs about half as much as a Lewmar horizontal windlass
- Free fall drops the anchor fast without power
- 316 stainless construction for saltwater
Cons
- The least pull of the horizontal units here, suited only to boats under 30 ft
- No published warranty term or motor rating
- No model number to order parts by
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
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Style | Horizontal windlass |
| Maximum pull | 573 lb |
| Working load | 143 lb |
| Line speed | 65 ft/min |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Fit | |
| Boats up to | 29.5 ft |
| Rode | 1/4 in chain or 9/16 to 5/8 in nylon rope |
| Free fall | Yes |
| Wireless remote | No |
| Stainless deck parts | Yes |
Alternatives in this style
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 $1,159.86$1,159.86
Five Oceans Atlantic 600
A complete on deck windlass kit for boats from 20 to about 45 ft, a good choice when the rode needs replacing too.
Amazon $1,318.50$1,318.50
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