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 rates 3.2 among horizontal windlasses anchor windlasss; the Five Oceans Pacific 600 rates 2.8 among vertical windlasses ones. The Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall costs $264.42 less ($955.58 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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different style classes (horizontal windlasses and vertical windlasses), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own style peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall | Five Oceans Pacific 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Pull 20% | 59 875 lb maximum pull | 69 992 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) | 44 $1.23 per lb of pull ($1,220, 992 lb) |
| Features 10% | 35 free fall | 35 stainless deck parts |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall | Five Oceans Pacific 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Horizontal windlass | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 875 lb | 992 lb |
| Working load | - | 330 lb |
| Line speed | 75 ft/min | - |
| Motor | - | 600 W |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | 41 ft | 45 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 | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |