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
The Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass rates 3.0 among vertical windlasses anchor windlasss; the Five Oceans Atlantic 600 rates 3.0 among horizontal windlasses ones. The Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass costs $368.51 less ($949.99 vs $1,318.50).
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
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 (vertical windlasses and horizontal 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 C612 Vertical Windlass | Five Oceans Atlantic 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Pull 20% | 69 990 lb maximum pull | 83 1,200 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 56 85 ft a minute | 50 line speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Value 30% | 59 $0.96 per lb of pull ($949.99, 990 lb) | 51 $1.10 per lb of pull ($1,318.50, 1,200 lb) |
| Features 10% | 35 stainless deck parts | 35 stainless deck parts |
| Warranty 25% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass | Five Oceans Atlantic 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Vertical windlass | Horizontal windlass |
| Maximum pull | 990 lb | 1,200 lb |
| Working load | 330 lb | 400 lb |
| Line speed | 85 ft/min | - |
| Motor | 600 W | 600 W |
| Current draw | 33 A | - |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | 40 ft | 45 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 | 20 lb | - |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |