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
The Lewmar V700 rates 2.9 among vertical windlasses anchor windlasss; the VEVOR Horizontal Windlass 573 lb rates 2.7 among horizontal windlasses ones. The VEVOR Horizontal Windlass 573 lb costs $519.35 less ($605.65 vs $1,125).
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$605.65
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 (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 | Lewmar V700 | VEVOR Horizontal Windlass 573 lb |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Pull 20% | 42 700 lb maximum pull | 27 573 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 52 82 ft a minute | 31 65 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 27 $1.61 per lb of pull ($1,125, 700 lb) | 53 $1.06 per lb of pull ($605.65, 573 lb) |
| Features 10% | 35 stainless deck parts | 70 free fall, stainless deck parts |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Lewmar V700 | VEVOR Horizontal Windlass 573 lb | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Vertical windlass | Horizontal windlass |
| Maximum pull | 700 lb | 573 lb |
| Working load | 175 lb | 143 lb |
| Line speed | 82 ft/min | 65 ft/min |
| Motor | 320 W | - |
| Current draw | 45 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 |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 14 lb | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |