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 VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb are evenly matched, rated 3.1 and 3.1. The Maxwell RC6 leads on line speed. The VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb wins on value. The VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb costs $737.87 less ($472.72 vs $1,210.59).
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VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb
A budget vertical windlass for a fishing boat from 20 to 36 ft. Fine for the money, but there is no published warranty to fall back on.
Amazon $472.72 eBay$472.72
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Maxwell RC6 for line speed (79 ft a minute vs 65 ft a minute).
- Choose the VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb for value ($0.68 per lb of pull ($472.72, 700 lb) vs $1.57 per lb of pull ($1,210.59, 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 RC6 | VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Pull 20% | 50 770 lb maximum pull | 42 700 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 49 79 ft a minute | 31 65 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 29 $1.57 per lb of pull ($1,210.59, 770 lb) | 81 $0.68 per lb of pull ($472.72, 700 lb) |
| Features 10% | 70 free fall, stainless deck parts | 70 free fall, stainless deck parts |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Maxwell RC6 | VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Vertical windlass | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 770 lb | 700 lb |
| Working load | - | 176 lb |
| Line speed | 79 ft/min | 65 ft/min |
| Motor | 500 W | - |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | - | 36 ft |
| Rode | 1/4 in chain and 1/2 in rope | 1/4 in chain or 9/16 to 5/8 in nylon rope |
| Free fall | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 18.7 lb | 23.6 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |