The Lewmar for offshore fishing boats up to 38 ft: the auto free fall puts the anchor down fast from the helm.
Amazon $1,035.82The Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 is the better anchor windlass overall, rated 3.2 to 3.0. The Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 leads on warranty and features. The Five Oceans Atlantic 600 wins on pull and value. The Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 costs $282.68 less ($1,035.82 vs $1,318.50).
A complete on deck windlass kit for boats from 20 to about 45 ft, a good choice when the rode needs replacing too.
Amazon $1,318.50Prices 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 Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and features (free fall, stainless deck parts vs stainless deck parts).
- Choose the Five Oceans Atlantic 600 for pull (1,200 lb maximum pull vs 700 lb maximum pull) and value ($1.10 per lb of pull ($1,318.50, 1,200 lb) vs $1.48 per lb of pull ($1,035.82, 700 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 | Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 | Five Oceans Atlantic 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Pull 20% | 42 700 lb maximum pull | 83 1,200 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 81 105 ft a minute | 50 line speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Value 30% | 33 $1.48 per lb of pull ($1,035.82, 700 lb) | 51 $1.10 per lb of pull ($1,318.50, 1,200 lb) |
| Features 10% | 70 free fall, stainless deck parts | 35 stainless deck parts |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 | Five Oceans Atlantic 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Horizontal windlass | Horizontal windlass |
| Maximum pull | 700 lb | 1,200 lb |
| Working load | 175 lb | 400 lb |
| Line speed | 105 ft/min | - |
| Motor | 500 W | 600 W |
| Current draw | 35 A | - |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | 38 ft | 45 ft |
| Rode | 1/4 in G4 chain and 1/2 in rope | 1/4 in HT G4 chain and 1/2 in 3 strand rope |
| Free fall | Yes | - |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 19 lb | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
