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 and the Powerwinch Class 46 Free-Fall are evenly matched, rated 3.2 and 3.2. The Excalibur S612 Horizontal Windlass leads on value. The Excalibur S612 Horizontal Windlass costs $86.92 less ($949.99 vs $1,036.91).
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Powerwinch Class 46 Free-Fall
The largest Powerwinch, for a 40 to 46 ft power boat on a 5/8 in rope and 5/16 in chain rode.
Amazon $1,036.91 eBay$1,036.91
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Excalibur S612 Horizontal Windlass for value ($0.79 per lb of pull ($949.99, 1,200 lb) vs $0.94 per lb of pull ($1,036.91, 1,100 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 | Powerwinch Class 46 Free-Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Pull 20% | 83 1,200 lb maximum pull | 77 1,100 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 50 line speed not published (neutral score used) | 38 70 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 71 $0.79 per lb of pull ($949.99, 1,200 lb) | 61 $0.94 per lb of pull ($1,036.91, 1,100 lb) |
| Features 10% | 35 stainless deck parts | 35 free fall |
| Warranty 25% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Excalibur S612 Horizontal Windlass | Powerwinch Class 46 Free-Fall | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Horizontal windlass | Horizontal windlass |
| Maximum pull | 1,200 lb | 1,100 lb |
| Working load | 400 lb | - |
| Line speed | - | 70 ft/min |
| Motor | 600 W | - |
| Current draw | 20 A | - |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | 40 ft | 46 ft |
| Rode | 1/4 in HT G4 chain and 1/2 in 3 strand rope | 5/8 in nylon rope and 5/16 in G4 chain |
| Free fall | - | Yes |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | Yes | No |
| Weight | 28.7 lb | 24 lb |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |