Maxwell RC6
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
The Maxwell RC6 is the better anchor windlass overall, rated 3.1 to 3.0. The Maxwell RC6 leads on features. The Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass wins on value and pull. The Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass costs $260.60 less ($949.99 vs $1,210.59).
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Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass
A strong, low cost vertical windlass for boats up to about 40 ft. Buyers trade the long warranty of Lewmar or Maxwell for much more pull per dollar.
Amazon $949.99 eBay$949.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Maxwell RC6 for features (free fall, stainless deck parts vs stainless deck parts).
- Choose the Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass for value ($0.96 per lb of pull ($949.99, 990 lb) vs $1.57 per lb of pull ($1,210.59, 770 lb)) and pull (990 lb maximum pull vs 770 lb maximum pull).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every vertical windlasses anchor windlass; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Maxwell RC6 | Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Pull 20% | 50 770 lb maximum pull | 69 990 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 49 79 ft a minute | 50 line speed not published (neutral score used) |
| Value 30% | 29 $1.57 per lb of pull ($1,210.59, 770 lb) | 59 $0.96 per lb of pull ($949.99, 990 lb) |
| Features 10% | 70 free fall, stainless deck parts | 35 stainless deck parts |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Maxwell RC6 | Excalibur C612 Vertical Windlass | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Vertical windlass | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 770 lb | 990 lb |
| Working load | - | 330 lb |
| Line speed | 79 ft/min | - |
| Motor | 500 W | 600 W |
| Current draw | - | 33 A |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | - | 40 ft |
| Rode | 1/4 in chain and 1/2 in rope | 1/4 in HT G4 chain and 1/2 in 3 strand rope |
| Free fall | Yes | - |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 18.7 lb | 20 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |