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 is the better anchor windlass overall, rated 3.0 to 2.7. The Lewmar Pro-Sport 550 leads on line speed. The VEVOR Horizontal Windlass 573 lb wins on value and features. The VEVOR Horizontal Windlass 573 lb costs $208.63 less ($605.65 vs $814.28).
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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 eBay$605.65
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Lewmar Pro-Sport 550 for line speed (98 ft a minute vs 65 ft a minute).
- 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 ($814.28, 550 lb)) and features (free fall, stainless deck parts vs free fall).
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 | VEVOR Horizontal Windlass 573 lb |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Pull 20% | 24 550 lb maximum pull | 27 573 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 72 98 ft a minute | 31 65 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 33 $1.48 per lb of pull ($814.28, 550 lb) | 53 $1.06 per lb of pull ($605.65, 573 lb) |
| Features 10% | 35 free fall | 70 free fall, stainless deck parts |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Lewmar Pro-Sport 550 | VEVOR Horizontal Windlass 573 lb | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Horizontal windlass | Horizontal windlass |
| Maximum pull | 550 lb | 573 lb |
| Working load | 137.5 lb | 143 lb |
| Line speed | 98 ft/min | 65 ft/min |
| Motor | 150 W | - |
| Current draw | 20 A | - |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | 30 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 | No | Yes |
| Weight | 14 lb | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |