Maxwell RC6 Anchor Winch Kit – 12V 500W Rope/Chain Windlass

The Maxwell RC6 Anchor Winch is a compact, high-performance rope/chain windlass designed for small to mid-size boats. As the smallest model in Maxwell’s vertical RC series, the RC6 delivers smooth, reliable anchor deployment and retrieval while maintaining a space-saving low-profile design.

Engineered for boats approximately 4.5–7.5 m (15–25 ft), the RC6 provides dependable anchoring performance with efficient rope-to-chain handling and strong lifting capability. Its durable stainless steel and chromed bronze construction ensures long-term reliability in harsh marine environments.

The fully automatic rope/chain system, combined with Maxwell’s patented Wave Design™ chainwheel, delivers smooth control and reliable handling of anchor rode, making anchoring safer and easier whether coastal cruising or fishing offshore.

Key Features

• Compact vertical rope/chain anchor winch design

• Includes switching gear: Windlass/motor/gearbox - Solenoid - Up/Down Switch - Circuit Breaker

• Powerful 12V 500W motor for reliable anchor retrieval

• Suitable for 6–7 mm chain and 12 mm rope

• Low-profile design saves deck space

• Durable stainless steel and chromed bronze construction

• Patented Wave Design™ chainwheel for smooth rope/chain handling

• Easy installation with in-line vertical gearbox

• Automatic anchor deployment and retrieval

• Reliable performance in harsh marine environments

Technical Specifications

• Model: Maxwell RC6

• Motor Power: 500W

• Voltage: 12V DC

• Maximum Pull: Approx. 300–350 kg

• Static Hold: Up to 700 kg

• Recommended Chain: 6–7 mm short link

• Recommended Rope: 12 mm 3-strand or 8-plait

• Boat Size: Approx. 4.5–7.5 m

• Weight: Approx. 8.5 kg

• Includes: Windlass/motor/gearbox - Solenoid - Up/Down Switch - Circuit Breaker

Ideal For

• Trailer boats and small launches

• Coastal and inshore cruising

• Fishing and recreational vessels

• Boat owners upgrading manual anchoring systems

• Compact anchoring installations

Includes Maxwell RC6 ( including circuit breaker, up/down switch, solenoid)

Features:

• The combined stainless steel and chromed bronze RC6 Series utilises 6mm/7mm (1/4”) chain spliced to 12mm (1/2”) three strand or 8-brait (plait) rope.

• The RC6 features Maxwell’s revolutionary, and patented, new Wave Design™ chainwheel. Refer below for more information about this innovative feature.

• The in-line, vertical gearbox and motor means quick and easy installation by either the boat yard or the DIY aftermarket customer.

• An inexpensive, high performance and great looking windlass; the RC6 is built for durability and years of trouble free use.

• The RC6 is a Low Profile unit (no optional capstan drum).

Maxwell’s revolutionary new chainwheel.

Maxwell once again leads the market in innovative thinking with the introduction of their latest Wave Design™ chainwheel. This patented rope/chain wheel incorporates two unique design concepts that greatly improve the handling and control of the rope/chain spliced rode. The outer ribs of the chainwheel are angled slightly forward ensuring that the rope and the chain are smoothly guided in the wheel during anchor retrieval.

As the rope pulls into the wheel, the opposite facing inner ribs grip the rope in an undulating manner, securing the rope more firmly in a 'wave pattern' action that is far superior to the traditional 'jam cleat' manner of holding the rope compared to all other products on the market. Not only does this Wave Design™ hold the rope more securely, it is also kinder on the rope resulting in increased longevity of your anchor rode.

Wave Design™ Chainwheel

Is fitted to all RC Series windlasses, designed for anchor rodes with any marine grade chain, G4, BBB, Proof Coil and Metric. Chainwheel’s unique Wave Design™ action