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$949.99
The Excalibur S612 Horizontal Windlass is the better anchor windlass overall, rated 3.2 to 3.0. The Excalibur S612 Horizontal Windlass leads on value. The Excalibur S612 Horizontal Windlass costs $368.51 less ($949.99 vs $1,318.50).
Five Oceans Atlantic 600
A complete on deck windlass kit for boats from 20 to about 45 ft, a good choice when the rode needs replacing too.
Amazon $1,318.50$1,318.50
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 S612 Horizontal Windlass for value ($0.79 per lb of pull ($949.99, 1,200 lb) vs $1.10 per lb of pull ($1,318.50, 1,200 lb)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every horizontal windlasses anchor windlass; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Excalibur S612 Horizontal Windlass | Five Oceans Atlantic 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Pull 20% | 83 1,200 lb maximum pull | 83 1,200 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) | 51 $1.10 per lb of pull ($1,318.50, 1,200 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 S612 Horizontal Windlass | Five Oceans Atlantic 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Horizontal windlass | Horizontal windlass |
| Maximum pull | 1,200 lb | 1,200 lb |
| Working load | 400 lb | 400 lb |
| Motor | 600 W | 600 W |
| Current draw | 20 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 | 28.7 lb | - |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |