Lewmar Pro-Fish 1000
The Lewmar for bigger offshore fishing boats: auto free fall from the helm and 1,000 lb of pull for boats up to 38 ft.
Amazon $1,308.79 eBay$1,308.79
1,000 lb105 ft/min
3.3/5
An on deck free fall windlass for a 5/16 in chain and 9/16 in rope rode, for boats with little room below.
- 900 lbMaximum pull
- 108 ft/minLine speed
- 3 yearsWarranty
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Pros
- Fast at 108 ft a minute under a light working load
- Automatic free fall from the helm switch
- Mounts entirely on deck
Cons
- Alloy case, not stainless
- The same 900 lb maximum pull as the smaller FF6
- Switches and breaker are sold separately
The Maxwell HRC-FF family
Every Maxwell HRC-FF model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own style.
| Model | Maximum pull | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell HRC FF6 | 900 lb | 3.3/5 | $1,263.99 |
| Maxwell HRC FF8 (this one) | 900 lb | 3.3/5 | $1,263.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its style. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | HRCFF812V |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Style | Horizontal windlass |
| Maximum pull | 900 lb |
| Line speed | 108 ft/min |
| Motor | 600 W |
| Voltage | 12 V |
| Fit | |
| Boats up to | 55 ft |
| Rode | 5/16 in chain and 9/16 in rope |
| Free fall | Yes |
| Wireless remote | No |
| Stainless deck parts | No |
| Weight | 25 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Alternatives in this style
Maxwell HRC FF6
A fast, compact on deck windlass with free fall for boats with a shallow locker and a 6 mm chain rode.
Amazon $1,263.99 eBay$1,263.99
900 lb108 ft/min
Five Oceans Atlantic 900
An on deck windlass with a lot of pull for a 30 to 45 ft boat with a shallow locker and a 5/16 in chain rode.
Amazon $1,567.10 eBay$1,567.10
1,650 lb92 ft/min
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