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
The Excalibur C912 Vertical Windlass and the Five Oceans Pacific 1500 are evenly matched, rated 3.1 and 3.1. The Five Oceans Pacific 1500 wins on value. The Excalibur C912 Vertical Windlass costs $754.71 less ($1,499.99 vs $2,254.70).
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Five Oceans Pacific 1500
The biggest Five Oceans vertical windlass, for a 40 to 65 ft boat on 3/8 in chain, at well under premium brand prices.
Amazon $2,254.70 eBay$2,254.70
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Five Oceans Pacific 1500 for value ($0.85 per lb of pull ($2,254.70, 2,645 lb) vs $1.03 per lb of pull ($1,499.99, 1,452 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 C912 Vertical Windlass | Five Oceans Pacific 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Pull 20% | 98 1,452 lb maximum pull | 100 2,645 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 50 line speed not published (neutral score used) | 15 52 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 55 $1.03 per lb of pull ($1,499.99, 1,452 lb) | 67 $0.85 per lb of pull ($2,254.70, 2,645 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 C912 Vertical Windlass | Five Oceans Pacific 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Vertical windlass | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 1,452 lb | 2,645 lb |
| Working load | 484 lb | 1,067 lb |
| Line speed | - | 52 ft/min |
| Motor | 900 W | 1,500 W |
| Current draw | 55 A | 125 A |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | 40 ft | 65 ft |
| Rode | 1/4 in HT G4 chain and 1/2 in 3 strand rope | 3/8 in HT G4 chain and 5/8 in 3 strand rope |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 20 lb | 44.8 lb |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |