Maxwell RC6
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 eBay$1,210.59
The Maxwell RC6 and the Maxwell RC8-6 are evenly matched, rated 3.1 and 3.0. The Maxwell RC6 leads on value. The Maxwell RC8-6 wins on line speed. The Maxwell RC6 costs $263.39 less ($1,210.59 vs $1,473.98).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Maxwell RC6 for value ($1.57 per lb of pull ($1,210.59, 770 lb) vs $1.91 per lb of pull ($1,473.98, 770 lb)).
- Choose the Maxwell RC8-6 for line speed (92 ft a minute vs 79 ft a minute).
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 RC6 | Maxwell RC8-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Pull 20% | 50 770 lb maximum pull | 50 770 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 49 79 ft a minute | 65 92 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 29 $1.57 per lb of pull ($1,210.59, 770 lb) | 17 $1.91 per lb of pull ($1,473.98, 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
| Maxwell RC6 | Maxwell RC8-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Vertical windlass | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 770 lb | 770 lb |
| Line speed | 79 ft/min | 92 ft/min |
| Motor | 500 W | 600 W |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Rode | 1/4 in 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 | 18.7 lb | 27.5 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |