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 rates 3.2 among horizontal windlasses anchor windlasss; the VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb rates 3.1 among vertical windlasses ones. The VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb costs $563.10 less ($472.72 vs $1,035.82).
VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb
A budget vertical windlass for a fishing boat from 20 to 36 ft. Fine for the money, but there is no published warranty to fall back on.
Amazon $472.72$472.72
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different style classes (horizontal windlasses and vertical windlasses), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own style peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Lewmar Pro-Fish 700 | VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Pull 20% | 42 700 lb maximum pull | 42 700 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) | 81 $0.68 per lb of pull ($472.72, 700 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 Vertical Windlass 700 lb | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Horizontal windlass | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 700 lb | 700 lb |
| Working load | 175 lb | 176 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 | 36 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 | - |