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 is the better anchor windlass overall, rated 3.1 to 2.9. The Excalibur C912 Vertical Windlass leads on value. The Excalibur C912 Vertical Windlass costs $446.71 less ($1,499.99 vs $1,946.70).
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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 $1,946.70 eBay$1,946.70
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Excalibur C912 Vertical Windlass for value ($1.03 per lb of pull ($1,499.99, 1,452 lb) vs $1.34 per lb of pull ($1,946.70, 1,455 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 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Pull 20% | 98 1,452 lb maximum pull | 98 1,455 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 50 line speed not published (neutral score used) | 32 66 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 55 $1.03 per lb of pull ($1,499.99, 1,452 lb) | 39 $1.34 per lb of pull ($1,946.70, 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 C912 Vertical Windlass | Five Oceans Pacific 900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Vertical windlass | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 1,452 lb | 1,455 lb |
| Working load | 484 lb | 485 lb |
| Line speed | - | 66 ft/min |
| Motor | 900 W | 900 W |
| Current draw | 55 A | 75 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 | 20 lb |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |