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
The VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb and the Maxwell RC8-6 are evenly matched, rated 3.1 and 3.0. The VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb leads on value. The Maxwell RC8-6 wins on line speed. The VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb costs $1,001.26 less ($472.72 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 VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb for value ($0.68 per lb of pull ($472.72, 700 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 65 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 | VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb | Maxwell RC8-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Pull 20% | 42 700 lb maximum pull | 50 770 lb maximum pull |
| Line speed 15% | 31 65 ft a minute | 65 92 ft a minute |
| Value 30% | 81 $0.68 per lb of pull ($472.72, 700 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% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| VEVOR Vertical Windlass 700 lb | Maxwell RC8-6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Style | Vertical windlass | Vertical windlass |
| Maximum pull | 700 lb | 770 lb |
| Working load | 176 lb | - |
| Line speed | 65 ft/min | 92 ft/min |
| Motor | - | 600 W |
| Voltage | 12 V | 12 V |
| Fit | ||
| Boats up to | 36 ft | - |
| Rode | 1/4 in chain or 9/16 to 5/8 in nylon rope | 1/4 in chain and 1/2 in rope |
| Free fall | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless remote | No | No |
| Stainless deck parts | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 23.6 lb | 27.5 lb |
| Warranty | - | 3 years |