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.
Amazon $949.99
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.
- 700 lbMaximum pull
- 65 ft/minLine speed
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- The cheapest vertical windlass here by hundreds of dollars
- Free fall drops the anchor fast without power
- 316 stainless construction for saltwater
- No published warranty term
- Motor power and current draw aren’t published, which makes wiring harder to plan
- Needs room below deck for the motor
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | YD411 |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Style | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 700 lb |
| Working load | 176 lb |
| Line speed | 65 ft/min |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Fit | |
| Boats up to | 36 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
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.
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