{"product_id":"maxwell-rc10-windlass-w-capstan-5-16-chain-5-8-rope-12v-boats-to-47-ft-rc108cap12v","title":"Maxwell RC10 Windlass w\/ Capstan, 5\/16\" Chain \u0026 5\/8\" Rope, 12V, Boats to 47 ft (RC108CAP12V)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Maxwell RC10 Windlass w\/ Capstan (RC108CAP12V) is a fully automatic, horizontal rope\/chain anchor windlass built for boats up to about 47 feet. Unlike a vertical windlass that mounts through the deck with the gearbox hidden below, this RC10 Horizontal Series unit installs entirely above deck with a simple bolt-down setup, which makes it a practical choice on boats where under-deck clearance is tight. It is engineered to retrieve and deploy 5\/16 inch (8mm) short-link chain spliced to 5\/8 inch (16mm) three-strand or 8-plait rope, including the thick rope-to-chain splice, without hesitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the core of the RC10 is Maxwell's patented Wave Design chainwheel, which accommodates variation in chain pitch within the rated chain size and keeps rope and chain smoothly guided into the wheel during retrieval. The wrap-around horizontal chainwheel design puts more than 90 degrees of the wheel to work, improving rope and chain handling compared to typical horizontal windlass layouts. A heavy-duty stainless steel pressure arm, backed by a large-wire-diameter stainless spring, keeps constant control pressure on the rode.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two-piece case pairs a die-cast, marine-grade hard-anodized alloy front section with a removable composite motor cover aft section, giving a watertight housing that is easy to service on deck. A cone-type clutch\/brake mechanism allows manual free-fall anchoring and emergency crank recovery if power is lost, and the sealed oil-bath, hard-anodized alloy gearbox drives the unit through a precision worm and worm wheel for efficient, long-term output.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maxwell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e RC108CAP12V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000000004335\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horizontal windlass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Pull:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1540 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatic Hold:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3300 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorking Load:\u003c\/strong\u003e 515 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax Load:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1540 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/16 inch (8 mm) short-link chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRope Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/8 inch (16 mm) three-strand or 8-plait rope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGypsy Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5\/16 inch chain gypsy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain Retrieval Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 79 feet per minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRope Retrieval Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65 feet per minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotor Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmperage Draw:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Circuit Breaker Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 135 A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel and chromed bronze deck unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Boat Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 47 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual Override:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, via emergency crank\/clutch release handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helm switch; optional foot switches or remote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-year limited warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size chain and rope does the Maxwell RC108CAP12V use?\u003c\/strong\u003e The RC108CAP12V is set up for 5\/16 inch (8mm) short-link chain spliced to 5\/8 inch (16mm) three-strand or 8-plait rope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much boat can this windlass handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e Maxwell rates the RC10 Windlass w\/ Capstan (RC108CAP12V) for boats up to about 47 feet, with a maximum pull of 1540 pounds and a static hold of 3300 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the RC108CAP12V a vertical or horizontal windlass?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a horizontal windlass that mounts entirely above deck, unlike Maxwell's vertical RC10 models that mount through the deck with the gearbox concealed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat voltage and motor power does this windlass run on?\u003c\/strong\u003e The RC108CAP12V runs on 12V DC with a 1000W motor, drawing approximately 100 amps under load.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat retrieval speed can I expect?\u003c\/strong\u003e The RC108CAP12V pulls chain at 79 feet per minute and rope at 65 feet per minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the windlass housing made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e The RC108CAP12V deck unit is stainless steel and chromed bronze, with a die-cast, marine-grade hard-anodized alloy front case and a removable composite motor cover aft section.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens if the windlass loses power?\u003c\/strong\u003e A cone-type clutch\/brake mechanism on the RC108CAP12V allows manual free-fall anchoring, and an emergency crank\/clutch release handle included with the kit lets you recover the rode by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is included with the RC108CAP12V windlass?\u003c\/strong\u003e The kit includes the RC10 Windlass w\/ Capstan, a dual-direction solenoid pack, a circuit breaker\/isolator panel, an up\/down remote control panel, and an emergency crank\/clutch release handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size circuit breaker does this windlass need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Maxwell recommends a 135 amp circuit breaker for the RC108CAP12V windlass installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the RC108CAP12V different from a vertical Maxwell RC10?\u003c\/strong\u003e The RC108CAP12V is a horizontal, bolt-down design that installs completely above deck, while the vertical RC10 windlass installs through the deck with a below-deck gearbox; choose the horizontal version when under-deck space is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this windlass work with an all-chain rode?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, the RC108CAP12V works effectively with all-chain rodes in addition to the standard rope-to-chain splice setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the warranty on the Maxwell RC108CAP12V?\u003c\/strong\u003e The RC108CAP12V carries a 3-year limited warranty from Maxwell.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maxwell Windlass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49028228645083,"sku":"MAX-RC108CAP12V","price":3566.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/7586\/4539\/files\/Untitled-1__53314.1763741583.500.750.jpg?v=1785165138","url":"https:\/\/www.goodvibesmarina.com\/products\/maxwell-rc10-windlass-w-capstan-5-16-chain-5-8-rope-12v-boats-to-47-ft-rc108cap12v","provider":"Good Vibes Marina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}