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 3.4. The Maxwell RC8-8 leads on line speed and value. The Maxwell RC10-8 wins on pull. The Maxwell RC8-8 costs $883.38 less ($1,826.61 vs $2,709.99).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Maxwell RC8-8 for line speed (105 ft a minute vs 79 ft a minute) and value ($1.38 per lb of pull ($1,826.61, 1,320 lb) vs $1.76 per lb of pull ($2,709.99, 1,540 lb)).
- Choose the Maxwell RC10-8 for pull (1,540 lb maximum pull vs 1,320 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 RC8-8 | Maxwell RC10-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Pull 20% | 90 1,320 lb maximum pull | 100 1,540 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 81 105 ft a minute | 49 79 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 37 $1.38 per lb of pull ($1,826.61, 1,320 lb) | 22 $1.76 per lb of pull ($2,709.99, 1,540 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
| Maxwell RC8-8 | Maxwell RC10-8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Vertical windlass | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 1,320 lb | 1,540 lb |
| Line speed | 105 ft/min | 79 ft/min |
| Motor | 1,000 W | 1,000 W |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Rode | 5/16 in chain and 5/8 in rope | 5/16 in chain and 5/8 in rope |
| Free fall | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 36.3 lb | 42 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |