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 is the better anchor windlass overall, rated 3.2 to 2.7. The Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall leads on pull and line speed. The VEVOR Horizontal Windlass 573 lb wins on features. The VEVOR Horizontal Windlass 573 lb costs $349.93 less ($605.65 vs $955.58).
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall for pull (875 lb maximum pull vs 573 lb maximum pull) and line speed (75 ft a minute vs 65 ft a minute).
- Choose the VEVOR Horizontal Windlass 573 lb for features (free fall, stainless deck parts vs free fall).
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 weight | Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall | VEVOR Horizontal Windlass 573 lb |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Pull 20% | 59 875 lb maximum pull | 27 573 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 44 75 ft a minute | 31 65 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 51 $1.09 per lb of pull ($955.58, 875 lb) | 53 $1.06 per lb of pull ($605.65, 573 lb) |
| Features 10% | 35 free fall | 70 free fall, stainless deck parts |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Powerwinch Class 41 Free-Fall | VEVOR Horizontal Windlass 573 lb | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Horizontal windlass | Horizontal windlass |
| Maximum pull | 875 lb | 573 lb |
| Working load | - | 143 lb |
| Line speed | 75 ft/min | 65 ft/min |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | 41 ft | 29.5 ft |
| Rode | 5/8 in nylon rope and 5/16 in G4 chain | 1/4 in chain or 9/16 to 5/8 in nylon rope |
| Free fall | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | No | Yes |
| Weight | 23 lb | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |