Introducing the Maxwell RC10-10 12V Vertical Windlass for 3/8in Chain & 5/8in Line — the powerhouse your foredeck deserves. Built from marine-grade 316 stainless steel and chromed bronze, this windlass delivers reliable, automatic rope/chain handling with rugged durability and refined styling.
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Power and capacity: 12V DC, 1200 W motor, maximum pull/lift 950 kg for confident anchor handling.
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Rope/chain compatibility: Designed to manage 10 mm (3/8") chain and 16 mm (5/8") three-strand or 8-braid rope.
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Premium construction: Stainless steel and chromed bronze with a heavy-duty stainless steel pressure arm and a preloaded spring for consistent grip on rode and splice.
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Rode management: Unique rope/chain gypsy effectively grasps the splice, delivering superior control and performance.
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Easy installation and retrofitting: Two-piece design, spacer tube for deck-thickness variation, multiple mounting positions, and a self-aligning gearbox for optimal motor alignment.
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User-friendly maintenance: Full topworks disassembly with just the provided handle and an Allen key for quick service.
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Deck and entry features: Through-deck hawse pipe with a large entry throat simplifies feeding the rope/chain rode into and out of the anchor locker.
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Protection and reliability: Sealed oil bath and marine-grade hard-anodised alloy gearbox with a precision worm and worm wheel for smooth, dependable operation.
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Comprehensive package: Includes top works, motor/gearbox, and dual-direction solenoid; circuit breakers and switches are available separately to complete your setup.
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Versatile configurations: Available in a Low Profile version and a fluted stainless steel capstan drum version; extra deck clearance option also offered.
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Operational guidance: Maxwell windlasses should be used with a chain stopper and/or alternative snubbing device to relieve load while at anchor, and the rope/chain rode should be secured fully raised when underway.
Specifications
- Rope/chain: 10 mm (3/8") chain and 16 mm (5/8") rope
- Drum: No
- Motor: 1200 W
- Maximum pull/lift: 950 kg
- Chain short link: 10 mm
- Weight: 20 kg
- Voltage: 12 V DC
What's in the box
- RC10-10 12v Windlass
- Circuit breaker
- Reversing solenoid
- Up/Down panel switch
- Clutch release handle
| Rope/chain |
Yes |
| Drum |
No |
| Motor (W) |
1200 |
| Maximum pull/lift (kg) |
950 |
| Chain short link |
10mm, 3/8" |
| Chain |
10mm, 3/8" |
| Rope |
16mm, 5/8" |
| Weight (kg) |
20 |
| Vertical/Horizontal |
Vertical |
| Voltage (V) |
12vDC |
