A proven, fast horizontal windlass for power boats from 20 to 38 ft. Worth the premium for owners who value parts support and a three year warranty.
Amazon $1,130.13 eBayThe Lewmar Pro-Series 700 rates 3.2 among horizontal windlasses anchor windlasss; the Maxwell RC6 rates 3.1 among vertical windlasses ones. The Lewmar Pro-Series 700 costs $80.46 less ($1,130.13 vs $1,210.59).
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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 eBayScores side by side
These two sit in different style classes (horizontal windlasses and vertical 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 | Lewmar Pro-Series 700 | Maxwell RC6 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Pull 20% | 42 700 lb maximum pull | 50 770 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 81 105 ft a minute | 49 79 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 27 $1.61 per lb of pull ($1,130.13, 700 lb) | 29 $1.57 per lb of pull ($1,210.59, 770 lb) |
| Features 10% | 70 free fall, stainless deck parts | 70 free fall, stainless deck parts |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Lewmar Pro-Series 700 | Maxwell RC6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Horizontal windlass | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 700 lb | 770 lb |
| Working load | 175 lb | - |
| Line speed | 105 ft/min | 79 ft/min |
| Motor | 500 W | 500 W |
| Current draw | 35 A | - |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | 38 ft | - |
| Rode | 1/4 in G4 chain and 1/2 in rope | 1/4 in chain and 1/2 in rope |
| Free fall | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 19 lb | 18.7 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |