Maxwell Marine
Maxwell RC8 Windlass w/ Capstan - 5/16" & 5/8" Rode - Up to 33'
A fully automatic rope/chain vertical windlass with capstan, sized for boats up to about 33 ft. Designed for 5/16" (8mm) short-link chain spliced to 9/16"-5/8" (14-16mm) three-strand or 8-plait rope, with a wave-pattern chainwheel built to handle a range of…
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A fully automatic rope/chain vertical windlass with capstan, sized for boats up to about 33 ft. Designed for 5/16" (8mm) short-link chain spliced to 9/16"-5/8" (14-16mm) three-strand or 8-plait rope, with a wave-pattern chainwheel built to handle a range of chain pitches.
- Max pull: approx. 1,320 lb; working load: approx. 440 lb; static hold: 2,640 lb
- Chain speed: 105 ft/min; rope speed: 92 ft/min
- Motor: 1,000W; power supply: 12V or 24V (this model: 12V, ~100A draw)
- Gypsy: 5/16" chain gypsy
- Two-piece installation for retrofitting without disassembly; spacer-tube design fits varying deck thicknesses, with multiple mounting positions and a self-aligning gearbox
- Manual override and free-fall via the included emergency crank/clutch handle; full topworks disassembly with the provided handle and an Allen key
- Recommended circuit breaker: 135A
- 3-year limited warranty
| Vendor | Maxwell Marine |
| SKU | MAX-RC88CAP12V |
| Availability | In Stock |
The Maxwell Marine RC8 Windlass w/ Capstan is a fully automatic rope/chain windlass designed for boats up to 33 feet. It is built to retrieve and deploy a rope/chain spliced rode and features a stainless steel pressure arm, Wave Design™ chainwheel, and marine-grade hard anodized alloy gearbox.
What rope and chain sizes are compatible with the Maxwell Marine RC8 Windlass?
The RC8 is specified for 5/16-inch (8mm) short-link chain and 9/16- to 5/8-inch (14-16mm) three-strand or 8-plait rope. Its Wave Design™ chainwheel is designed to accommodate a range of chain pitch differences within the specified chain size.
Can the Maxwell Marine RC8 Windlass be used with an all-chain rode?
Yes. The product description states that the RC8 works effectively with all-chain rodes as well as rope/chain spliced rodes. Its large through-deck hawse pipe throat is designed to provide easy entry of the rode into and out of the anchor locker.
Does the Maxwell Marine RC8 have manual override and free-fall operation?
Yes. The RC8 includes manual override and free-fall capability using the supplied emergency crank/clutch handle. The topworks can also be fully disassembled using the provided handle and an Allen key.
What are the pulling and operating specifications of the Maxwell Marine RC8 Windlass?
The RC8 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.
How is the Maxwell Marine RC8 Windlass installed?
The RC8 uses a two-piece installation that allows retrofitting without disassembling the windlass. Its spacer tube design accommodates virtually any deck thickness, while multiple mounting positions and a self-aligning gearbox provide flexibility when positioning the gearbox and motor.
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