Lewmar Pro-Fish 700
The Lewmar for offshore fishing boats up to 38 ft: the auto free fall puts the anchor down fast from the helm.
Amazon $1,208.81 eBay$1,208.81
The Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 is the better anchor windlass overall, rated 3.1 to 3.0. The Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 leads on pull, features and line speed. The Lewmar Pro-Sport 550 wins on value. The Lewmar Pro-Sport 550 costs $394.53 less ($814.28 vs $1,208.81).
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Lewmar Pro-Sport 550
An affordable branded windlass for a 20 to 30 ft boat with a light rope and chain rode.
Amazon $814.28 eBay$814.28
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 for pull (700 lb maximum pull vs 550 lb maximum pull), features (free fall, stainless deck parts vs free fall) and line speed (105 ft a minute vs 98 ft a minute).
- Choose the Lewmar Pro-Sport 550 for value ($1.48 per lb of pull ($814.28, 550 lb) vs $1.73 per lb of pull ($1,208.81, 700 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 700 | Lewmar Pro-Sport 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Pull 20% | 42 700 lb maximum pull | 24 550 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 81 105 ft a minute | 72 98 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 23 $1.73 per lb of pull ($1,208.81, 700 lb) | 33 $1.48 per lb of pull ($814.28, 550 lb) |
| Features 10% | 70 free fall, stainless deck parts | 35 free fall |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 | Lewmar Pro-Sport 550 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Horizontal windlass | Horizontal windlass |
| Maximum pull | 700 lb | 550 lb |
| Working load | 175 lb | 137.5 lb |
| Line speed | 105 ft/min | 98 ft/min |
| Motor | 500 W | 150 W |
| Current draw | 35 A | 20 A |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | 38 ft | 30 ft |
| Rode | 1/4 in G4 chain and 1/2 in rope | 1/4 in G4 chain and 1/2 in rope |
| Free fall | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | Yes | No |
| Weight | 19 lb | 14 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |