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 is the better anchor windlass overall, rated 3.0 to 2.8. The Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass leads on value. The Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass costs $270.01 less ($949.99 vs $1,220).
Five Oceans Pacific 600
A complete vertical windlass kit, rode included, for boats from 20 to about 45 ft. A good fit when the old rode needs replacing too.
Amazon $1,220$1,220
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass for value ($0.96 per lb of pull ($949.99, 990 lb) vs $1.23 per lb of pull ($1,220, 992 lb)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every vertical windlasses anchor windlass; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass | Five Oceans Pacific 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Pull 20% | 69 990 lb maximum pull | 69 992 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) | 44 $1.23 per lb of pull ($1,220, 992 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 Pacific 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Vertical windlass | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 990 lb | 992 lb |
| Working load | 330 lb | 330 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 |