Lewmar Pro-Fish 1000
The Lewmar for bigger offshore fishing boats: auto free fall from the helm and 1,000 lb of pull for boats up to 38 ft.
Amazon $1,308.79 eBay$1,308.79
The Lewmar Pro-Fish 1000 is the better anchor windlass overall, rated 3.5 to 3.2. The Lewmar Pro-Fish 1000 leads on line speed, warranty and features. The Powerwinch Class 46 Free-Fall wins on value. The Powerwinch Class 46 Free-Fall costs $271.88 less ($1,036.91 vs $1,308.79).
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Powerwinch Class 46 Free-Fall
The largest Powerwinch, for a 40 to 46 ft power boat on a 5/8 in rope and 5/16 in chain rode.
Amazon $1,036.91 eBay$1,036.91
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Lewmar Pro-Fish 1000 for line speed (105 ft a minute vs 70 ft a minute), warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty) and features (free fall, stainless deck parts vs free fall).
- Choose the Powerwinch Class 46 Free-Fall for value ($0.94 per lb of pull ($1,036.91, 1,100 lb) vs $1.31 per lb of pull ($1,308.79, 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-Fish 1000 | Powerwinch Class 46 Free-Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Pull 20% | 69 1,000 lb maximum pull | 77 1,100 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 81 105 ft a minute | 38 70 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 40 $1.31 per lb of pull ($1,308.79, 1,000 lb) | 61 $0.94 per lb of pull ($1,036.91, 1,100 lb) |
| Features 10% | 70 free fall, stainless deck parts | 35 free fall |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Lewmar Pro-Fish 1000 | Powerwinch Class 46 Free-Fall | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Horizontal windlass | Horizontal windlass |
| Maximum pull | 1,000 lb | 1,100 lb |
| Working load | 250 lb | - |
| Line speed | 105 ft/min | 70 ft/min |
| Motor | 700 W | - |
| Current draw | 50 A | - |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | 38 ft | 46 ft |
| Rode | 5/16 in G4 chain and 5/8 in rope | 5/8 in nylon rope and 5/16 in G4 chain |
| Free fall | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | Yes | No |
| Weight | 21 lb | 24 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |