The bigger Pro-Series for a cruiser up to 38 ft with 5/16 in chain: more pull than the 700 at the same line speed.
Amazon $1,249 eBayThe Lewmar Pro-Series 1000 is the better anchor windlass overall, rated 3.5 to 3.3. The Lewmar Pro-Series 1000 leads on warranty, features and line speed. The Five Oceans Atlantic 900 wins on pull and value. The Lewmar Pro-Series 1000 costs $318.10 less ($1,249 vs $1,567.10).
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An on deck windlass with a lot of pull for a 30 to 45 ft boat with a shallow locker and a 5/16 in chain rode.
Amazon $1,567.10 eBayWhich should you buy?
- Choose the Lewmar Pro-Series 1000 for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), features (free fall, stainless deck parts vs stainless deck parts) and line speed (105 ft a minute vs 92 ft a minute).
- Choose the Five Oceans Atlantic 900 for pull (1,650 lb maximum pull vs 1,000 lb maximum pull) and value ($0.95 per lb of pull ($1,567.10, 1,650 lb) vs $1.25 per lb of pull ($1,249, 1,000 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-Series 1000 | Five Oceans Atlantic 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Pull 20% | 69 1,000 lb maximum pull | 100 1,650 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 81 105 ft a minute | 65 92 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 43 $1.25 per lb of pull ($1,249, 1,000 lb) | 60 $0.95 per lb of pull ($1,567.10, 1,650 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-Series 1000 | Five Oceans Atlantic 900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Horizontal windlass | Horizontal windlass |
| Maximum pull | 1,000 lb | 1,650 lb |
| Working load | 250 lb | 550 lb |
| Line speed | 105 ft/min | 92 ft/min |
| Motor | 700 W | 900 W |
| Current draw | 50 A | 75 A |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | 38 ft | 45 ft |
| Rode | 5/16 in G4 chain and 5/8 in rope | 5/16 in HT G4 chain and 9/16 in 3 strand rope |
| Free fall | Yes | - |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 21 lb | 28.7 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
