Maxwell RC8-6 Vertical Windlass with Chainwheel and Capstan 12v 600W 165TDC

Durable easy to install

The Maxwell RC8-6 Windlass proudly follows in the highly successful footsteps of the Freedom, Liberty and HRC fully automatic rope/chain anchor winches. Suitable for 6 mm/7 mm (1/4") chain and 12 mm (1/2") nylon rope. The combined stainless steel and chromed bronze RC8 automatic rope/chain anchor winch is Maxwell’s mid-range version of the vertical RC Series Windlass range.

Maxwell RC8-6 Windlass Features:

• Combined stainless steel (AISI 316) and chromed bronze
• Fully automatic rope/chain windlass
• Effortlessly retrieve and deploy 6 mm/7 mm (1/4") chain spliced to 12 mm (1/2") three strand or 8-braid (plait) rope
• Wave Design rope/chain gypsy (chainwheel)
• Simple 2-piece installation
• Spacer tube design allows installation through virtually any deck thickness
• Multiple mounting positions and self-aligning gearbox ensure optimal location of gearbox and motor in virtually all installation situations
• Huge, through deck hawse pipe throat ensures easy entry of the rope/chain rode into and out of the anchor locker
• Manual override and 'Free Fall', using the emergency crank/clutch handle provided
• Sealed oil bath and marine-grade hard anodised, alloy gearbox provides maximum output via a precision worm and worm wheel
• Includes top works, motor/gearbox and dual direction solenoid

Maxwell RC8-6 Windlass Specifications:

• Part: P102556
• Voltage: 12 V
• Motor: 600W
• Maximum pull/lift: 350kg
• Static hold: 3/4kg
• Chain short link: 6/7mm
• Net weight, electric: 12.5kg
• Rope size (nylon): 12mm
• Chain speed (anchor retrieval): 28 m/min
• Rope speed (anchor retrieval): 24 m/min
• Total deck clearance (TDC): 165mm

Note: Maxwell windlasses must be used in conjunction with a chain stopper and/or alternative snubbing device to take the load off the windlass while laying at anchor. The chain stopper and alternative snubbing system should also be used to secure the anchor in the fully raised position while under way.