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 eBay$949.99
The Excalibur S612 Horizontal Windlass rates 3.2 among horizontal windlasses anchor windlasss; the Excalibur C912 Vertical Windlass rates 3.1 among vertical windlasses ones. The Excalibur S612 Horizontal Windlass costs $550 less ($949.99 vs $1,499.99).
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Excalibur C912 Vertical Windlass
The stronger Excalibur vertical windlass for a boat up to 40 ft that wants more pull on a 1/4 in rode than the 600 W model.
Amazon $1,499.99 eBay$1,499.99
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 C912 Vertical Windlass |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Pull 20% | 83 1,200 lb maximum pull | 98 1,452 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 50 line speed not published (neutral score used) | 50 line speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Value 30% | 71 $0.79 per lb of pull ($949.99, 1,200 lb) | 55 $1.03 per lb of pull ($1,499.99, 1,452 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 C912 Vertical Windlass | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Horizontal windlass | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 1,200 lb | 1,452 lb |
| Working load | 400 lb | 484 lb |
| Motor | 600 W | 900 W |
| Current draw | 20 A | 55 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 |