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$472.72
The VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb is the better anchor windlass overall, rated 3.1 to 2.9. The VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb leads on value and features. The Lewmar V700 wins on line speed. The VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb costs $652.28 less ($472.72 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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb for value ($0.68 per lb of pull ($472.72, 700 lb) vs $1.61 per lb of pull ($1,125, 700 lb)) and features (free fall, stainless deck parts vs stainless deck parts).
- Choose the Lewmar V700 for line speed (82 ft a minute vs 65 ft a minute).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every vertical windlasses anchor windlass; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb | Lewmar V700 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Pull 20% | 42 700 lb maximum pull | 42 700 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 31 65 ft a minute | 52 82 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 81 $0.68 per lb of pull ($472.72, 700 lb) | 27 $1.61 per lb of pull ($1,125, 700 lb) |
| Features 10% | 70 free fall, stainless deck parts | 35 stainless deck parts |
| Warranty 25% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb | Lewmar V700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Vertical windlass | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 700 lb | 700 lb |
| Working load | 176 lb | 175 lb |
| Line speed | 65 ft/min | 82 ft/min |
| Motor | - | 320 W |
| Current draw | - | 45 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 | - |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | - | 14 lb |
| Warranty | - | 3 years |