The Lewmar for offshore fishing boats up to 38 ft: the auto free fall puts the anchor down fast from the helm.
Amazon $1,035.82The Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 and the Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall are evenly matched, rated 3.2 and 3.2. The Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 leads on line speed and features. The Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall wins on value and pull. The Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall costs $80.24 less ($955.58 vs $1,035.82).
For a 35 to 41 ft power boat owner who wants to anchor from the helm without walking to the bow.
Amazon $955.58Prices 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 Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 for line speed (105 ft a minute vs 75 ft a minute) and features (free fall, stainless deck parts vs free fall).
- Choose the Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall for value ($1.09 per lb of pull ($955.58, 875 lb) vs $1.48 per lb of pull ($1,035.82, 700 lb)) and pull (875 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 horizontal windlasses anchor windlass; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 | Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Pull 20% | 42 700 lb maximum pull | 59 875 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 81 105 ft a minute | 44 75 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 33 $1.48 per lb of pull ($1,035.82, 700 lb) | 51 $1.09 per lb of pull ($955.58, 875 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 | Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Horizontal windlass | Horizontal windlass |
| Maximum pull | 700 lb | 875 lb |
| Working load | 175 lb | - |
| Line speed | 105 ft/min | 75 ft/min |
| Motor | 500 W | - |
| Current draw | 35 A | - |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | 38 ft | 41 ft |
| Rode | 1/4 in G4 chain and 1/2 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 | 19 lb | 23 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
