Lewmar V700
A compact, well supported vertical windlass for a cruiser or center console up to about 30 ft with room under the bow.
Amazon $1,125$1,125
The Lewmar V700 is the better anchor windlass overall, rated 2.9 to 2.8. The Lewmar V700 leads on warranty. The Five Oceans Pacific 600 wins on pull and value. The Lewmar V700 costs $95 less ($1,125 vs $1,220).
Five Oceans Pacific 600
A complete vertical windlass kit, rode included, for boats from 20 to about 45 ft. A good fit when the old rode needs replacing too.
Amazon $1,220$1,220
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 Lewmar V700 for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
- Choose the Five Oceans Pacific 600 for pull (992 lb maximum pull vs 700 lb maximum pull) and value ($1.23 per lb of pull ($1,220, 992 lb) vs $1.61 per lb of pull ($1,125, 700 lb)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every vertical windlasses anchor windlass; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Lewmar V700 | Five Oceans Pacific 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Pull 20% | 42 700 lb maximum pull | 69 992 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 52 82 ft a minute | 50 line speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Value 30% | 27 $1.61 per lb of pull ($1,125, 700 lb) | 44 $1.23 per lb of pull ($1,220, 992 lb) |
| Features 10% | 35 stainless deck parts | 35 stainless deck parts |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Lewmar V700 | Five Oceans Pacific 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Vertical windlass | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 700 lb | 992 lb |
| Working load | 175 lb | 330 lb |
| Line speed | 82 ft/min | - |
| Motor | 320 W | 600 W |
| Current draw | 45 A | - |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | 30 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 |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 14 lb | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |