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Best Anchor Windlasses for Sailboats (2026)
Vertical windlasses have the motor mounted below deck with only the chainwheel visible above. They’re sleeker, better protected from salt spray, and the below-deck motor keeps the weight lower. The trade-off is that they require access space below deck and are slightly more complex to install. For most cruising sailboats in the 28–40 foot range,