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 is the better anchor windlass overall, rated 3.6 to 2.9. The Maxwell RC8-8 leads on warranty, line speed and features. The Maxwell RC8-8 costs $120.09 less ($1,826.61 vs $1,946.70).
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Five Oceans Pacific 900
For a boat in the 35 to 45 ft range that needs more pull than a 600 W windlass gives, at a lower price than the premium brands.
Amazon $1,946.70 eBay$1,946.70
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Maxwell RC8-8 for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), line speed (105 ft a minute vs 66 ft a minute) and features (free fall, stainless deck parts vs stainless deck parts).
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 RC8-8 | Five Oceans Pacific 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Pull 20% | 90 1,320 lb maximum pull | 98 1,455 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 81 105 ft a minute | 32 66 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 37 $1.38 per lb of pull ($1,826.61, 1,320 lb) | 39 $1.34 per lb of pull ($1,946.70, 1,455 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 Pacific 900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Vertical windlass | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 1,320 lb | 1,455 lb |
| Working load | - | 485 lb |
| Line speed | 105 ft/min | 66 ft/min |
| Motor | 1,000 W | 900 W |
| Current draw | - | 75 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 | 20 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |