Powerwinch Class 36 Free-Fall vs Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall

Last updated: November 9, 2026

The Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall is the better anchor windlass overall, rated 3.1 to 2.9. The Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall leads on pull. The Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall costs $5.71 less ($902.33 vs $908.04).

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Powerwinch Class 36 Free-Fall vs Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall

Which should you buy?

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 weightPowerwinch Class 41 Free-FallPowerwinch Class 36 Free-Fall
Overall rating3.1/52.9/5
Pull 20%59 875 lb maximum pull50 775 lb maximum pull
Line speed 15%44 75 ft a minute50 80 ft a minute
Value 30%55 $1.03 per lb of pull ($902.33, 875 lb)47 $1.17 per lb of pull ($908.04, 775 lb)
Features 10%35 free fall35 free fall
Warranty 25%25 2-year warranty25 2-year warranty

Specifications

Powerwinch Class 41 Free-FallPowerwinch Class 36 Free-Fall
Performance
StyleHorizontal windlassHorizontal windlass
Maximum pull875 lb775 lb
Line speed75 ft/min80 ft/min
Voltage12 V12 V
Fit
Boats up to41 ft36 ft
Rode5/8 in nylon rope and 5/16 in G4 chain1/2 in nylon rope and 1/4 in G4 chain
Free fallYesYes
Wireless remoteNoNo
Stainless deck partsNoNo
Weight23 lb18.6 lb
Warranty2 years2 years

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