Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall
For a 35 to 41 ft power boat owner who wants to anchor from the helm without walking to the bow.
Amazon $955.58$955.58
The Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall and the Excalibur S612 Horizontal Windlass are evenly matched, rated 3.2 and 3.2. The Excalibur S612 Horizontal Windlass wins on value and pull. The Excalibur S612 Horizontal Windlass costs $5.59 less ($949.99 vs $955.58).
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
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 $1.09 per lb of pull ($955.58, 875 lb)) and pull (1,200 lb maximum pull vs 875 lb maximum pull).
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 | Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall | Excalibur S612 Horizontal Windlass |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Pull 20% | 59 875 lb maximum pull | 83 1,200 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 44 75 ft a minute | 50 line speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Value 30% | 51 $1.09 per lb of pull ($955.58, 875 lb) | 71 $0.79 per lb of pull ($949.99, 1,200 lb) |
| Features 10% | 35 free fall | 35 stainless deck parts |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall | Excalibur S612 Horizontal Windlass | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Horizontal windlass | Horizontal windlass |
| Maximum pull | 875 lb | 1,200 lb |
| Working load | - | 400 lb |
| Line speed | 75 ft/min | - |
| Motor | - | 600 W |
| Current draw | - | 20 A |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | 41 ft | 40 ft |
| Rode | 5/8 in nylon rope and 5/16 in G4 chain | 1/4 in HT G4 chain and 1/2 in 3 strand rope |
| Free fall | Yes | - |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | No | Yes |
| Weight | 23 lb | 28.7 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |