Five Oceans Pacific 900
For a boat in the 35 to 45 ft range that needs more pull than a 600 W windlass gives, at a lower price than the premium brands.
Amazon $1,890$1,890
The Five Oceans Pacific 900 is the better anchor windlass overall, rated 3.0 to 2.9. The Five Oceans Pacific 900 leads on pull and value. The Lewmar V700 wins on warranty. The Lewmar V700 costs $765 less ($1,125 vs $1,890).
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
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 Five Oceans Pacific 900 for pull (1,455 lb maximum pull vs 700 lb maximum pull) and value ($1.30 per lb of pull ($1,890, 1,455 lb) vs $1.61 per lb of pull ($1,125, 700 lb)).
- Choose the Lewmar V700 for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
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 | Five Oceans Pacific 900 | Lewmar V700 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Pull 20% | 98 1,455 lb maximum pull | 42 700 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 50 line speed not published (neutral score used) | 52 82 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 41 $1.30 per lb of pull ($1,890, 1,455 lb) | 27 $1.61 per lb of pull ($1,125, 700 lb) |
| Features 10% | 35 stainless deck parts | 35 stainless deck parts |
| Warranty 25% | 0 1-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Five Oceans Pacific 900 | Lewmar V700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Vertical windlass | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 1,455 lb | 700 lb |
| Working load | 485 lb | 175 lb |
| Line speed | - | 82 ft/min |
| Motor | 900 W | 320 W |
| Current draw | - | 45 A |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | 45 ft | 30 ft |
| Rode | 1/4 in HT G4 chain and 1/2 in 3 strand rope | 1/4 in G4 chain and 1/2 in rope |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | - | 14 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |