VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb
A budget vertical windlass for a fishing boat from 20 to 36 ft. Fine for the money, but there is no published warranty to fall back on.
Amazon $472.72$472.72
The VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb is the better anchor windlass overall, rated 3.1 to 2.8. The VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb leads on value and features. The Five Oceans Pacific 600 wins on pull. The VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb costs $747.28 less ($472.72 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 VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb for value ($0.68 per lb of pull ($472.72, 700 lb) vs $1.23 per lb of pull ($1,220, 992 lb)) and features (free fall, stainless deck parts vs stainless deck parts).
- Choose the Five Oceans Pacific 600 for pull (992 lb maximum pull vs 700 lb maximum pull).
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 | VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb | Five Oceans Pacific 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Pull 20% | 42 700 lb maximum pull | 69 992 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 31 65 ft a minute | 50 line speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Value 30% | 81 $0.68 per lb of pull ($472.72, 700 lb) | 44 $1.23 per lb of pull ($1,220, 992 lb) |
| Features 10% | 70 free fall, stainless deck parts | 35 stainless deck parts |
| Warranty 25% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb | Five Oceans Pacific 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Vertical windlass | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 700 lb | 992 lb |
| Working load | 176 lb | 330 lb |
| Line speed | 65 ft/min | - |
| Motor | - | 600 W |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | 36 ft | 45 ft |
| Rode | 1/4 in chain or 9/16 to 5/8 in nylon 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 |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |