VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb

Last updated: November 2, 2026

VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb

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
Check price at Amazon$472.72

Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros
  • The cheapest vertical windlass here by hundreds of dollars
  • Free fall drops the anchor fast without power
  • 316 stainless construction for saltwater
Cons
  • 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

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 numberYD411
Performance
StyleVertical windlass
Maximum pull700 lb
Working load176 lb
Line speed65 ft/min
Voltage12 V
Fit
Boats up to36 ft
Rode1/4 in chain or 9/16 to 5/8 in nylon rope
Free fallYes
Wireless remoteNo
Stainless deck partsYes

Alternatives in this style

Compare

Compare the VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb with any other anchor windlass →

More from VEVOR: every VEVOR product ranked.