Maxwell RC8-8
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
The Maxwell RC8-8 rates 3.6 among vertical windlasses anchor windlasss; the Five Oceans Atlantic 600 rates 3.0 among horizontal windlasses ones. The Five Oceans Atlantic 600 costs $468.51 less ($1,358.10 vs $1,826.61).
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Five Oceans Atlantic 600
A complete on deck windlass kit for boats from 20 to about 45 ft, a good choice when the rode needs replacing too.
Amazon $1,358.10 eBay$1,358.10
Scores side by side
These two sit in different style classes (vertical windlasses and horizontal windlasses), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own style peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Maxwell RC8-8 | Five Oceans Atlantic 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Pull 20% | 90 1,320 lb maximum pull | 83 1,200 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 81 105 ft a minute | 56 85 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 37 $1.38 per lb of pull ($1,826.61, 1,320 lb) | 49 $1.13 per lb of pull ($1,358.10, 1,200 lb) |
| Features 10% | 70 free fall, stainless deck parts | 35 stainless deck parts |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Maxwell RC8-8 | Five Oceans Atlantic 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Vertical windlass | Horizontal windlass |
| Maximum pull | 1,320 lb | 1,200 lb |
| Working load | - | 400 lb |
| Line speed | 105 ft/min | 85 ft/min |
| Motor | 1,000 W | 600 W |
| Current draw | - | 50 A |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | - | 45 ft |
| Rode | 5/16 in chain and 5/8 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 | 36.3 lb | 28.7 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |