Maxwell Marine
Maxwell RC10 Vertical Windlass
A fully automatic rope/chain vertical windlass machined from marine-grade 316 stainless steel and chromed bronze, sized for boats up to roughly 50 ft. Designed for 5/16" (8mm) short-link chain (spec sheet also references 3/8"/10mm chain) spliced to 9/16"-5/8" (14-16mm) three-strand…
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A fully automatic rope/chain vertical windlass machined from marine-grade 316 stainless steel and chromed bronze, sized for boats up to roughly 50 ft. Designed for 5/16" (8mm) short-link chain (spec sheet also references 3/8"/10mm chain) spliced to 9/16"-5/8" (14-16mm) three-strand or 8-plait rope.
- Max pull: approx. 1,320-1,870 lb (spec sheets vary); static hold: 2,640 lb; working load: 625 lb
- Chain speed: 79-105 ft/min; rope speed: 65-92 ft/min
- Motor: 1,000W; power supply: 12V or 24V (this model: 12V, ~100A draw)
- Gypsy: 3/8" chain gypsy
- Two-piece installation for easy retrofitting without disassembly; multiple mounting positions and a self-aligning gearbox
- Manual override and free-fall via the included emergency crank/clutch handle
- Recommended circuit breaker: 135A
- 3-year limited warranty
Kit includes: RC10 windlass, dual direction solenoid pack, circuit breaker/isolator panel, up/down remote control panel, and emergency crank/clutch release handle.
| Vendor | Maxwell Marine |
| SKU | MAX-RC101012V |
| Availability | In Stock |
The Maxwell Marine RC10 Vertical Windlass is a fully automatic rope/chain windlass designed to deploy and retrieve anchor rode. It is manufactured from marine-grade 316 stainless steel and chromed bronze and is designed for use with the specified chain and rope sizes.
What rope and chain sizes are compatible with the Maxwell Marine RC10 Windlass?
The RC10 is specified for 5/16-inch (8mm) short-link chain and 9/16- to 5/8-inch (14mm-16mm) three-strand or 8-plait rope. The product description also references 10mm (3/8-inch) short-link chain, so verify your specific chain size before installation.
Can the Maxwell Marine RC10 Vertical Windlass be used with an all-chain rode?
Yes. The Maxwell Marine RC10 is designed to work with all-chain rodes as well as rope/chain spliced rode. Its large through-deck hawse pipe throat is designed to provide easy entry and exit for the rope/chain rode into and out of the anchor locker.
What is the Wave Design™ chainwheel on the Maxwell Marine RC10?
The patented Wave Design™ chainwheel is designed to accommodate a range of chain pitch differences within the specified chain diameters. Its outer ribs are angled slightly forward to help guide the rope and chain smoothly through the wheel during anchor retrieval.
Does the Maxwell Marine RC10 have manual override and free-fall capability?
Yes. The RC10 features manual override and free-fall using the supplied emergency crank/clutch handle. The topworks can also be fully disassembled using the provided handle and an Allen key, while the two-piece installation design allows retrofitting without disassembling the windlass.
What are the power and performance specifications of the Maxwell Marine RC10?
The RC10 has a maximum pull of 1,320 lb and a static hold of 2,640 lb. Its chain speed is 105 feet per minute and rope speed is 92 feet per minute. The windlass uses a 1,000W motor and operates with either a 12V or 24V power supply.
What is included with the Maxwell Marine RC10 Vertical Windlass?
The kit includes the RC10 windlass, dual-direction solenoid pack, circuit breaker/isolator panel, up/down remote control panel, and emergency crank/clutch release handle. The windlass also features a sealed oil bath and marine-grade hard-anodized alloy gearbox.
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