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 eBay$605.65
The VEVOR Horizontal Windlass 573 lb is the better anchor windlass overall, rated 2.7 to 2.4. The VEVOR Horizontal Windlass 573 lb leads on value, pull and features. The VEVOR Horizontal Windlass 573 lb costs $143.65 less ($605.65 vs $749.30).
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Powerwinch Sport Fish 450
A low cost free fall windlass for a center console or bay boat up to 27 ft.
Amazon $749.30 eBay$749.30
Which should you buy?
- Choose the VEVOR Horizontal Windlass 573 lb for value ($1.06 per lb of pull ($605.65, 573 lb) vs $1.67 per lb of pull ($749.30, 450 lb)), pull (573 lb maximum pull vs 450 lb maximum pull) and 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 | VEVOR Horizontal Windlass 573 lb | Powerwinch Sport Fish 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Pull 20% | 27 573 lb maximum pull | 9 450 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 31 65 ft a minute | 38 70 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 53 $1.06 per lb of pull ($605.65, 573 lb) | 25 $1.67 per lb of pull ($749.30, 450 lb) |
| Features 10% | 70 free fall, stainless deck parts | 35 free fall |
| Warranty 25% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| VEVOR Horizontal Windlass 573 lb | Powerwinch Sport Fish 450 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Horizontal windlass | Horizontal windlass |
| Maximum pull | 573 lb | 450 lb |
| Working load | 143 lb | - |
| Line speed | 65 ft/min | 70 ft/min |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | 29.5 ft | 27 ft |
| Rode | 1/4 in chain or 9/16 to 5/8 in nylon rope | 1/2 in nylon rope and 1/4 in G4 chain |
| Free fall | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | Yes | No |
| Weight | - | 21 lb |
| Warranty | - | 2 years |