Maxwell Anchor Windlasses Ranked

Last updated: November 9, 2026

6 Maxwell anchor windlasses ranked. Each one is scored and ranked against every brand in its style, so "#3 mid-size" means third of all mid-size anchor windlasses here, not third among Maxwell's own.

Maxwell makes 6 current anchor windlasses: 4 vertical windlasses and 2 horizontal windlasses. Prices run from $1,210.59 for the Maxwell RC6 to $2,709.99 for the Maxwell RC10-8. Its best-rated model in each size: the Maxwell RC8-8 (#1 of 12 vertical windlasses, rated 3.6) and the Maxwell HRC FF6 (#3 of 15 horizontal windlasses, rated 3.3).

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Maxwell anchor windlasses 6

  1. Maxwell RC8-8
    #1 vertical windlasses3.6Full review

    A strong, fast vertical windlass for a mid size cruiser on 5/16 in chain and 5/8 in rope.

    Amazon $1,826.61 eBay
    $1,826.61
    1,320 lb105 ft/min-
  2. Maxwell RC10-8
    #2 vertical windlasses3.4Full review

    A heavy duty vertical windlass for a larger cruiser that wants a proven brand with a three year warranty.

    Amazon $2,709.99 eBay
    $2,709.99
    1,540 lb79 ft/min-
  3. Maxwell HRC FF6
    #3 horizontal windlasses3.3Full review

    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-
  4. Maxwell HRC FF8
    #4 horizontal windlasses3.3Full review

    An on deck free fall windlass for a 5/16 in chain and 9/16 in rope rode, for boats with little room below.

    Amazon $1,263.99 eBay
    $1,263.99
    900 lb108 ft/min-
  5. Maxwell RC6
    #5 vertical windlasses3.1Full review

    A compact, well made vertical windlass for a trailer boat or small cruiser on a 1/4 in chain and rope rode.

    Amazon $1,210.59 eBay
    $1,210.59
    770 lb79 ft/min-
  6. Maxwell RC8-6
    #7 vertical windlasses3.0Full review

    The step up from the RC6 for a 1/4 in rode when line speed matters, on a boat with locker room for the motor.

    Amazon $1,473.98 eBay
    $1,473.98
    770 lb92 ft/min-

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