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ANCHORLIFT
Barracuda Windlass
Powerful, compact, low-profile design for boats between 20'-35' that takes up less space on top of the deck and features a vertical stainless-steel shaft for smooth and silent motor/gear operation under the deck. Power down or high-speed drop of up to 120 ft. per minute. Manual free fall with adjustable clutch. Works with chain only or rope/chain combination with line diameter of 1/2" or chain diameter of 1/4" (HT G4). Available in either anodized aluminum or 316 stainless steel.
- Style: Vertical
- Rode Type: Rope/chain
- Line Dia.: 1/2"
- Chain Dia: 1/4" HT G4
- Capstan/Gypsy Material: Stainless steel
- Warranty: Five years
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Pros
- Easy To Install
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Small Boats
Comments about Barracuda Windlass:
I have had this windlass for over 4 years. I installed it myself. It works when it is supposed to. Other than the fact that I purchased an anchor that was too small, the windlass has worked like a charm. I have been in touch with customer service when I purchased it and when I upgraded to a wireless controller. This windlass is very well priced and that was the main reason I went with it.
Pros
- Cheaper Than Other Brands
Cons
- Corrodes
- Poor Design
- Unreliable
Best Uses
Comments about Barracuda Windlass:
This is by far the least reliable component on my Whaler. I bought it because the price seemed right, but I regret not having shelled out the additional money for any other brand. The tension arm is completely bent, then the piece that holds the rope broke (it was rusted), and when taking off the top, the allen bolts broke off! And just 1 year after I installed it, the thin coat of paint on the motor housing has come off and the exposed metal is completely rusted. Needless to say, this product is junk.
Pros
Cons
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- Small Boats
Comments about Barracuda Windlass:
We have installed about 6 of these windlasses from anchorlift. Every customers boat we installed them in has had problems. Most of the problems involved the rope and chain not retracting correctly and the tension arm bending. We even used their rope without a fix to the situation. When contacting customer service we never get a response.
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Merchant response: We're sorry that you have not gotten a satisfactory response from Anchorlift. We'd be glad to try to help you. Our product advisors are here to help you with any questions regarding our products, installations, etc. So that we may better serve you and answer all your questions completely, please call us at 1-800-262-8464 for live product advice or email us at cattech@westmarine.com