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 2.9. The Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass leads on value and pull. The Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass costs $175.01 less ($949.99 vs $1,125).
Lewmar V700
A compact, well supported vertical windlass for a cruiser or center console up to about 30 ft with room under the bow.
Amazon $1,125$1,125
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 $1.61 per lb of pull ($1,125, 700 lb)) and pull (990 lb maximum pull vs 700 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 | Lewmar V700 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Pull 20% | 69 990 lb maximum pull | 42 700 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 56 85 ft a minute | 52 82 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 59 $0.96 per lb of pull ($949.99, 990 lb) | 27 $1.61 per lb of pull ($1,125, 700 lb) |
| Features 10% | 35 stainless deck parts | 35 stainless deck parts |
| Warranty 25% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass | Lewmar V700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Vertical windlass | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 990 lb | 700 lb |
| Working load | 330 lb | 175 lb |
| Line speed | 85 ft/min | 82 ft/min |
| Motor | 600 W | 320 W |
| Current draw | 33 A | 45 A |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | 40 ft | 30 ft |
| Rode | 1/4 in HT G4 chain and 1/2 in 3 strand rope | 1/4 in G4 chain and 1/2 in rope |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 20 lb | 14 lb |
| Warranty | - | 3 years |