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Vertical Rope/Chain Series RC8-6 • RC8-8

SPECIFICATIONS Mid-range rope/chain anchor winch
Model RC8 (6/7 mm-1/4”) RC8 (8 mm-5/16”)
Maximum Pull/Lift 350 kg / 770 lbs 600 kg / 1320 lbs
Static Hold 1200 kg / 2640 lbs 1200 kg / 2640 lbs
Chain Short Link 6/7 mm - 1/4” 8 mm - 5/16”
Rope Size (Nylon)* 12 mm - 1/2” 14 mm/16 mm -
(3 strand or 8 plait recommended) 9/16”-5/8”
Chain Speed (Anchor Retrieval) 28 m/min - 32 m/min -
92 ft/min 105 ft/min
Rope Speed (Anchor Retrieval) 24 m/min - 28 m/min -
79 ft/min 92 ft/min
Power Supply (DC) 12 or 24 V 12 or 24 V
Motor Power 600 W 1000 W

Net Weight 12.5 kg / 27.5 lbs 16.5 kg / 36.3 lbs
* Refer to owners manual for rope size variations

DIMENSIONS
Model RC8 (6/7 mm-1/4”) RC8 ( 8 mm-5/16”)
A 210 mm / 8 5/16” 210 mm / 8 5/16”
B1 83 mm / 3 5/16” 83 mm / 3 5/16”
B2 (with Capstan) 146 mm / 5 3/4” 146 mm / 5 3/4”
C 156 mm / 6 3/16” 156 mm / 6 3/16”
D 200 mm / 7 7/8” 208 mm / 8 1/4”
E 245 mm / 9 5/8” 272 mm / 10 3/4”
F 383 mm / 15” 410 mm / 16 1/4”
G (Std deck clearance) ^ 65 mm / 2 1/2” 65 mm / 2 1/2”
H 40 mm / 1 5/8” 40 mm / 1 5/8”
I 66 mm / 2 5/8” 66 mm / 2 5/8”
J 44 mm / 1 3/4” 44 mm / 1 3/4”

Important: Maxwell windlasses must be used in conjunction with a chain
^ extra deck clearance models available. Contact your Maxwell dealer. stopper 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.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
FOR DUAL DIRECTION CONTROL
Dual Direction Solenoid (included)
Emergency crank/clutch release handle lever (included)
Up/Down remote control panel (not included)
Circuit breaker/isolator panel (not included)

Refer chart on page 340.

HEIGHT MATCHED CHAIN STOPPER
• For use with Maxwell’s rope/chain vertical windlasses
• Height adjusted to most effectively align chain with the OPTIONS
chainwheel 1. AutoAnchor™ Equipment 4. Chain Stopper
• No height adjustment plinth required 2. Compact Remote 5. Chain Snubber
• Refer to page 335 for more information Height Matched 3. Foot Switches 6. Capstan model
Chain Stopper
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