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 $1,035.82$1,035.82
The Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 is the better anchor windlass overall, rated 3.2 to 2.7. The Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 leads on line speed and pull. The VEVOR Horizontal Windlass 573 lb wins on value. The VEVOR Horizontal Windlass 573 lb costs $430.17 less ($605.65 vs $1,035.82).
VEVOR Horizontal Windlass 573 lb
A budget on deck windlass for a fishing boat in the 23 to 30 ft range. Buyers give up a stated warranty to save hundreds.
Amazon $605.65$605.65
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 Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 for line speed (105 ft a minute vs 65 ft a minute) and pull (700 lb maximum pull vs 573 lb maximum pull).
- Choose the VEVOR Horizontal Windlass 573 lb for value ($1.06 per lb of pull ($605.65, 573 lb) vs $1.48 per lb of pull ($1,035.82, 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 | VEVOR Horizontal Windlass 573 lb |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Pull 20% | 42 700 lb maximum pull | 27 573 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 81 105 ft a minute | 31 65 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 33 $1.48 per lb of pull ($1,035.82, 700 lb) | 53 $1.06 per lb of pull ($605.65, 573 lb) |
| Features 10% | 70 free fall, stainless deck parts | 70 free fall, stainless deck parts |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 | VEVOR Horizontal Windlass 573 lb | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Horizontal windlass | Horizontal windlass |
| Maximum pull | 700 lb | 573 lb |
| Working load | 175 lb | 143 lb |
| Line speed | 105 ft/min | 65 ft/min |
| Motor | 500 W | - |
| Current draw | 35 A | - |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | 38 ft | 29.5 ft |
| Rode | 1/4 in G4 chain and 1/2 in rope | 1/4 in chain or 9/16 to 5/8 in nylon rope |
| Free fall | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 19 lb | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |