Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall
For a 35 to 41 ft power boat owner who wants to anchor from the helm without walking to the bow.
Amazon $955.58$955.58
The Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall rates 3.2 among horizontal windlasses anchor windlasss; the Lewmar V700 rates 2.9 among vertical windlasses ones. The Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall costs $169.42 less ($955.58 vs $1,125).
Lewmar V700
A compact, well supported vertical windlass for a cruiser or center console up to about 30 ft with room under the bow.
Amazon $1,125$1,125
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 | Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall | Lewmar V700 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Pull 20% | 59 875 lb maximum pull | 42 700 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 44 75 ft a minute | 52 82 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 51 $1.09 per lb of pull ($955.58, 875 lb) | 27 $1.61 per lb of pull ($1,125, 700 lb) |
| Features 10% | 35 free fall | 35 stainless deck parts |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall | Lewmar V700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Horizontal windlass | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 875 lb | 700 lb |
| Working load | - | 175 lb |
| Line speed | 75 ft/min | 82 ft/min |
| Motor | - | 320 W |
| Current draw | - | 45 A |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | 41 ft | 30 ft |
| Rode | 5/8 in nylon rope and 5/16 in G4 chain | 1/4 in G4 chain and 1/2 in rope |
| Free fall | Yes | - |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | No | Yes |
| Weight | 23 lb | 14 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |