Maxwell RC8-6
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
The Maxwell RC8-6 is the better anchor windlass overall, rated 3.0 to 2.7. The Maxwell RC8-6 leads on warranty, line speed and features. The Five Oceans Pacific 600 wins on value and pull. The Five Oceans Pacific 600 costs $217.38 less ($1,256.60 vs $1,473.98).
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Five Oceans Pacific 600
A complete vertical windlass kit, rode included, for boats from 20 to about 45 ft. A good fit when the old rode needs replacing too.
Amazon $1,256.60 eBay$1,256.60
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Maxwell RC8-6 for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), line speed (92 ft a minute vs 69 ft a minute) and features (free fall, stainless deck parts vs stainless deck parts).
- Choose the Five Oceans Pacific 600 for value ($1.27 per lb of pull ($1,256.60, 992 lb) vs $1.91 per lb of pull ($1,473.98, 770 lb)) and pull (992 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 RC8-6 | Five Oceans Pacific 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Pull 20% | 50 770 lb maximum pull | 69 992 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 65 92 ft a minute | 36 69 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 17 $1.91 per lb of pull ($1,473.98, 770 lb) | 42 $1.27 per lb of pull ($1,256.60, 992 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 RC8-6 | Five Oceans Pacific 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Vertical windlass | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 770 lb | 992 lb |
| Working load | - | 330 lb |
| Line speed | 92 ft/min | 69 ft/min |
| Motor | 600 W | 600 W |
| Current draw | - | 55 A |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | - | 45 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 | 27.5 lb | 20 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |