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 3.0. The Maxwell RC8-6 leads on features and line speed. The Lewmar V700 wins on value. The Lewmar V700 costs $411.42 less ($1,062.56 vs $1,473.98).
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Lewmar V700
A compact, well supported vertical windlass for a cruiser or center console up to about 30 ft with room under the bow.
Amazon $1,062.56 eBay$1,062.56
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Maxwell RC8-6 for features (free fall, stainless deck parts vs stainless deck parts) and line speed (92 ft a minute vs 82 ft a minute).
- Choose the Lewmar V700 for value ($1.52 per lb of pull ($1,062.56, 700 lb) vs $1.91 per lb of pull ($1,473.98, 770 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 RC8-6 | Lewmar V700 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Pull 20% | 50 770 lb maximum pull | 42 700 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 65 92 ft a minute | 52 82 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 17 $1.91 per lb of pull ($1,473.98, 770 lb) | 31 $1.52 per lb of pull ($1,062.56, 700 lb) |
| Features 10% | 70 free fall, stainless deck parts | 35 stainless deck parts |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Maxwell RC8-6 | Lewmar V700 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Vertical windlass | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 770 lb | 700 lb |
| Working load | - | 175 lb |
| Line speed | 92 ft/min | 82 ft/min |
| Motor | 600 W | 320 W |
| Current draw | - | 45 A |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | - | 30 ft |
| Rode | 1/4 in chain and 1/2 in rope | 1/4 in G4 chain and 1/2 in rope |
| Free fall | Yes | - |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 27.5 lb | 14 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |