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 and the Five Oceans Pacific 900 are evenly matched, rated 3.0 and 3.0. The Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass leads on value. The Five Oceans Pacific 900 wins on pull. The Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass costs $940.01 less ($949.99 vs $1,890).
Five Oceans Pacific 900
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.
Amazon $1,890$1,890
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 $1.30 per lb of pull ($1,890, 1,455 lb)).
- Choose the Five Oceans Pacific 900 for pull (1,455 lb maximum pull vs 990 lb maximum pull).
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 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Pull 20% | 69 990 lb maximum pull | 98 1,455 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) | 41 $1.30 per lb of pull ($1,890, 1,455 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 900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Vertical windlass | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 990 lb | 1,455 lb |
| Working load | 330 lb | 485 lb |
| Line speed | 85 ft/min | - |
| Motor | 600 W | 900 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 |