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 eBay$472.72
The VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb rates 3.1 among vertical windlasses anchor windlasss; the Lewmar Pro-Sport 550 rates 3.0 among horizontal windlasses ones. The VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb costs $341.56 less ($472.72 vs $814.28).
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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
Scores side by side
These two sit in different style classes (vertical windlasses and horizontal 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 | VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb | Lewmar Pro-Sport 550 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Pull 20% | 42 700 lb maximum pull | 24 550 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 31 65 ft a minute | 72 98 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 81 $0.68 per lb of pull ($472.72, 700 lb) | 33 $1.48 per lb of pull ($814.28, 550 lb) |
| Features 10% | 70 free fall, stainless deck parts | 35 free fall |
| Warranty 25% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb | Lewmar Pro-Sport 550 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Vertical windlass | Horizontal windlass |
| Maximum pull | 700 lb | 550 lb |
| Working load | 176 lb | 137.5 lb |
| Line speed | 65 ft/min | 98 ft/min |
| Motor | - | 150 W |
| Current draw | - | 20 A |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | 36 ft | 30 ft |
| Rode | 1/4 in chain or 9/16 to 5/8 in nylon rope | 1/4 in G4 chain and 1/2 in rope |
| Free fall | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | Yes | No |
| Weight | 23.6 lb | 14 lb |
| Warranty | - | 3 years |