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
The Lewmar Pro-Sport 550 and the Powerwinch Class 36 Free-Fall are evenly matched, rated 3.0 and 2.9. The Lewmar Pro-Sport 550 leads on warranty and line speed. The Powerwinch Class 36 Free-Fall wins on pull and value. The Lewmar Pro-Sport 550 costs $93.76 less ($814.28 vs $908.04).
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Powerwinch Class 36 Free-Fall
For a 28 to 36 ft power boat owner who wants to anchor from the helm without walking to the bow.
Amazon $908.04 eBay$908.04
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Lewmar Pro-Sport 550 for warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty) and line speed (98 ft a minute vs 80 ft a minute).
- Choose the Powerwinch Class 36 Free-Fall for pull (775 lb maximum pull vs 550 lb maximum pull) and value ($1.17 per lb of pull ($908.04, 775 lb) vs $1.48 per lb of pull ($814.28, 550 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-Sport 550 | Powerwinch Class 36 Free-Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Pull 20% | 24 550 lb maximum pull | 50 775 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 72 98 ft a minute | 50 80 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 33 $1.48 per lb of pull ($814.28, 550 lb) | 47 $1.17 per lb of pull ($908.04, 775 lb) |
| Features 10% | 35 free fall | 35 free fall |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Lewmar Pro-Sport 550 | Powerwinch Class 36 Free-Fall | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Horizontal windlass | Horizontal windlass |
| Maximum pull | 550 lb | 775 lb |
| Working load | 137.5 lb | - |
| Line speed | 98 ft/min | 80 ft/min |
| Motor | 150 W | - |
| Current draw | 20 A | - |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | 30 ft | 36 ft |
| Rode | 1/4 in G4 chain and 1/2 in rope | 1/2 in nylon rope and 1/4 in G4 chain |
| Free fall | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | No | No |
| Weight | 14 lb | 18.6 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |