Maxwell Marine HRC FF-8 Horizontal Windlass, 900 lb Pull, 12V, 5/16 Inch Chain / 9/16 Inch Rope (HRCFF812V)

The Maxwell Marine HRC FF-8 Horizontal Windlass (HRCFF812V) is a fully automatic rope/chain windlass built for above-deck installation on boats typically to around 36 feet. It handles 9/16 inch (14-16 mm) rope and 5/16 inch G4 HT or 8 mm DIN 766 chain, including the rope-to-chain splice, with a maximum pull of 900 lbs and a static hold of 1540 lbs.

The two-part case pairs a die cast, marine-grade alloy front section that is hard anodized for corrosion protection with a removable composite motor cover, allowing quick on-deck routine maintenance without disturbing the watertight seal. Maxwell's patented Wave Design chainwheel handles a wide range of chain pitch within the rated size, with outer ribs angled forward to smoothly guide rope and chain during retrieval, and the pressure arm system manages the rope-to-chain transition within an enclosed design.

The HRC FF-8 includes automatic free-fall technology: activating the Free Fall lever and the down control lets the anchor free-fall out, and switching to the up control automatically disengages the free-fall device so the windlass can power the anchor back up. An emergency free-fall lever is provided for use during a power failure. The high efficiency spur gearbox includes a non-backwind mechanism, and the heavy duty, dual direction motor has integrated wiring for simpler electrical installation. Installation is a simple bolt-down setup, and control is via a remote panel-mounted up/down switch, with helm switch and optional foot switches/remote as control options.

Specifications

• Brand: Maxwell Marine
• Manufacturer Part Number: HRCFF812V
• Product UPC: 9414761104029
• Motor Type: Horizontal windlass (rope/chain)
• Maximum Pull: 900 lbs
• Static Hold: 1540 lbs
• Working Load: 300 lb
• Max Load: 900 lb
• Chain Short Link: 5/16 inch (8mm)
• Chain Compatibility: 5/16 inch G4 HT or 8 mm DIN 766 chain
• Rope Compatibility: 9/16 inch (14-16 mm) rope
• Line Speed: 108 ft/min
• Voltage: 12V DC
• Amperage Draw: 50 A
• Motor Power: 600W
• Gypsy Size: 5/16 inch chain gypsy
• Material: Stainless steel & chromed bronze with composite housing
• Case Construction: Die cast, marine-grade alloy case, hard anodized, with removable composite motor cover
• Recommended Boat Length: Typical boats to approximately 36 feet
• Circuit Breaker Size: 70 A
• Warranty Length: 3-years limited warranty
• Manual Override: Yes, manual override / free-fall control
• Control Options: Helm switch; optional foot switches/remote
• Weight: 28.35 pounds
• Kit Includes: Windlass, dual direction solenoid pack, circuit breaker/isolator panel, up/down remote control panel, emergency crank/clutch release handle, motor & gearbox

Fitment

The HRC FF-8 (HRCFF812V) is designed for above-deck installation and is recommended for typical boats to approximately 36 feet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size rope and chain does the Maxwell HRC FF-8 (HRCFF812V) handle? The HRC FF-8 is rated for 5/16 inch G4 HT or 8 mm DIN 766 chain and 9/16 inch (14-16 mm) rope, including the rope-to-chain splice.

How much pulling power does this windlass have? Maximum pull is 900 lbs with a static hold of 1540 lbs, and a rated working load of 300 lb for the HRCFF812V.

Is this windlass 12V or 24V? The HRCFF812V is the 12V DC version, drawing approximately 50 A and using a 600W motor.

What boat sizes is the HRC FF-8 recommended for? It is recommended for typical boats to approximately 36 feet, consistent with its 900 lb pull rating.

Does the HRC FF-8 support free-fall anchoring? Yes, the HRCFF812V has automatic free-fall technology: activating the Free Fall lever with the down control lets the anchor free-fall, and the up control automatically disengages free-fall to power the anchor back up, with an emergency free-fall lever for use during a power failure.

What is the windlass case made of? The case is a two-part design: a die cast, marine-grade alloy front section that is hard anodized for corrosion resistance, paired with a removable composite motor cover for easy on-deck maintenance.

What is included with the Maxwell HRC FF-8 kit? The HRCFF812V kit includes the windlass, a dual direction solenoid pack, a circuit breaker/isolator panel, an up/down remote control panel, an emergency crank/clutch release handle, and the motor and gearbox.

How fast does the HRC FF-8 retrieve rope and chain? Line speed on the HRCFF812V is 108 ft/min.

What circuit breaker size should be used with this windlass? A 70 A circuit breaker size is used with the 12V HRCFF812V windlass.

How is the HRC FF-8 controlled? Control is via a remote panel-mounted up/down switch at the helm, with optional foot switches or remote as additional control options for the HRCFF812V.

What is the warranty on the Maxwell HRC FF-8? The HRCFF812V carries a 3-years limited warranty.

How much does the HRC FF-8 windlass weigh? The HRCFF812V weighs 28.35 pounds.