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
The Excalibur S612 Horizontal Windlass rates 3.2 among horizontal windlasses anchor windlasss; the Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass rates 3.0 among vertical windlasses ones.
Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass
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$949.99
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different style classes (horizontal windlasses and vertical windlasses), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own style peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Excalibur S612 Horizontal Windlass | Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Pull 20% | 83 1,200 lb maximum pull | 69 990 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 50 line speed not published (neutral score used) | 56 85 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 71 $0.79 per lb of pull ($949.99, 1,200 lb) | 59 $0.96 per lb of pull ($949.99, 990 lb) |
| Features 10% | 35 stainless deck parts | 35 stainless deck parts |
| Warranty 25% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Excalibur S612 Horizontal Windlass | Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Horizontal windlass | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 1,200 lb | 990 lb |
| Working load | 400 lb | 330 lb |
| Line speed | - | 85 ft/min |
| Motor | 600 W | 600 W |
| Current draw | 20 A | 33 A |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | 40 ft | 40 ft |
| Rode | 1/4 in HT G4 chain and 1/2 in 3 strand rope | 1/4 in HT G4 chain and 1/2 in 3 strand rope |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 28.7 lb | 20 lb |