Maxwell RC612V Vertical Windlass, 12V, 1/4 Inch Chain & 1/2 Inch Rope, 770 lb Max Pull, Boats to 30 ft

The Maxwell RC612V is a 12V vertical rope/chain windlass built to retrieve and deploy 1/4 inch (6-7 mm) short-link chain spliced to 1/2 inch (12 mm) three-strand or 8-plait rope. It is a low-profile unit designed for the smaller trailer-boat market and is recommended for boats up to approximately 30 feet. The windlass uses Maxwell's patented Wave Design chainwheel, which accommodates a range of chain pitch differences within the specified chain size and guides the rope-to-chain splice through the gypsy during retrieval, with the chainwheel's outer ribs angled forward for smooth handling.

The deck unit is built from stainless steel and chromed bronze. The RC612V delivers a maximum pull of 770 lbs and a static hold of 1540 lbs, and it runs just as effectively on all-chain rodes as it does on spliced rope/chain rodes. Retrieval speed is 79 ft/min on chain and 69 ft/min on rope, powered by a 500W motor drawing approximately 30 A at 12V DC. A cone-type clutch/brake mechanism allows manual free-fall anchoring and emergency crank recovery of the rode and anchor if power is unavailable. The kit includes the RC612V windlass, a dual-direction solenoid pack, a circuit breaker/isolator panel, an up/down remote control panel, and an emergency crank/clutch release handle. The sealed oil bath, hard-anodized gearbox drives output through a precision worm and worm wheel, and the windlass carries a 3-year limited warranty.

Specifications

• Brand: Maxwell
• Manufacturer Part Number: RC612V
• Product Type: Vertical Windlass
• Motor Type: Vertical windlass (gypsy)
• Power Supply: 12V or 24V
• Voltage: 12V DC
• Motor Power: 500W
• Amperage Draw: 30 A
• Maximum Pull: 770 lbs
• Static Hold: 1540 lbs
• Working Load: 260 lb
• Max Load: 770 lb
• Chain Speed: 79 feet per minute
• Rope Speed: 69 feet per minute
• Gypsy Size: 1/4 inch chain gypsy
• Chain Compatibility: 1/4 inch short-link chain (6-7 mm)
• Rope Compatibility: 1/2 inch (12 mm) three-strand or 8-plait rope
• Material: Stainless steel and chromed bronze deck unit
• Recommended Boat Length: Boats up to approximately 30 feet
• Warranty Length: 3-year limited warranty
• Manual Override: Yes, via winch handle
• Control Options: Helm switch; optional foot switches or remote
• UPC: 9414761058940
• Weight: 25 pounds

Frequently Asked Questions

What size chain and rope does the Maxwell RC612V windlass use? The Maxwell RC612V is designed for 1/4 inch (6-7 mm) short-link chain spliced to 1/2 inch (12 mm) three-strand or 8-plait rope.

What boat size is the RC612V windlass recommended for? Maxwell recommends the RC612V vertical windlass for boats up to approximately 30 feet, making it suited to the smaller trailer-boat market.

What is the maximum pulling power of the RC612V? The RC612V has a maximum pull of 770 lbs and a static hold of 1540 lbs.

Can the RC612V run on an all-chain rode instead of rope/chain? Yes, the RC612V works effectively with all-chain rodes in addition to the standard rope/chain spliced rode.

What voltage and power does the Maxwell RC612V windlass require? The RC612V runs on a 12V or 24V power supply; the standard 12V unit draws approximately 30 A through a 500W motor.

What is included with the RC612V windlass kit? The RC612V kit includes the windlass, a dual-direction solenoid pack, a circuit breaker/isolator panel, an up/down remote control panel, and an emergency crank/clutch release handle.

Is there a manual backup if the RC612V loses power? Yes, the RC612V includes a manual override operated via the winch handle, along with a cone-type clutch/brake mechanism for manual free-fall anchoring and emergency crank recovery of the rode and anchor.

What material is the RC612V windlass made of? The RC612V deck unit is built from stainless steel and chromed bronze construction.

How fast does the RC612V retrieve chain and rope? Retrieval speed on the RC612V is 79 ft/min for chain and 69 ft/min for rope.

What is the difference between the RC612V and Maxwell's RC8 windlass? The RC612V has a lower maximum pull of 770 lbs versus the RC8 series' 770 to 1320 lbs, and is sized for boats up to approximately 30 feet compared to the RC8's approximately 32 to 45 foot range, with a smaller 1/4 inch chain gypsy versus the RC8's 5/16 inch gypsy.

Does the RC612V windlass come with a warranty? Yes, the Maxwell RC612V carries a 3-year limited warranty.

How is the RC612V windlass controlled? The RC612V is operated via a helm switch, with optional foot switches or a remote control also available.