Maxwell RC10-8
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
The Maxwell RC10-8 is the better anchor windlass overall, rated 3.4 to 3.1. The Maxwell RC10-8 leads on warranty, line speed and features. The Five Oceans Pacific 1500 wins on value. The Five Oceans Pacific 1500 costs $455.29 less ($2,254.70 vs $2,709.99).
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Five Oceans Pacific 1500
The biggest Five Oceans vertical windlass, for a 40 to 65 ft boat on 3/8 in chain, at well under premium brand prices.
Amazon $2,254.70 eBay$2,254.70
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Maxwell RC10-8 for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), line speed (79 ft a minute vs 52 ft a minute) and features (free fall, stainless deck parts vs stainless deck parts).
- Choose the Five Oceans Pacific 1500 for value ($0.85 per lb of pull ($2,254.70, 2,645 lb) vs $1.76 per lb of pull ($2,709.99, 1,540 lb)).
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 RC10-8 | Five Oceans Pacific 1500 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Pull 20% | 100 1,540 lb maximum pull | 100 2,645 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 49 79 ft a minute | 15 52 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 22 $1.76 per lb of pull ($2,709.99, 1,540 lb) | 67 $0.85 per lb of pull ($2,254.70, 2,645 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 RC10-8 | Five Oceans Pacific 1500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Vertical windlass | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 1,540 lb | 2,645 lb |
| Working load | - | 1,067 lb |
| Line speed | 79 ft/min | 52 ft/min |
| Motor | 1,000 W | 1,500 W |
| Current draw | - | 125 A |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | - | 65 ft |
| Rode | 5/16 in chain and 5/8 in rope | 3/8 in HT G4 chain and 5/8 in 3 strand rope |
| Free fall | Yes | - |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 42 lb | 44.8 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |