Maxwell HRC6 Horizontal Windlass
For over 40 years Maxwell windlasses have been synonymous with the highest
standards of anchoring performance. The compact Maxwell HRC6
windlass is designed for boats up to 30' long.
Features & Benefits of Maxwell HRC6 Windlass
Ease of Use & Style
- Power down anchoring
- Simple bolt-down installation
- Helm mounted Up/Down switch - footswitch accessories available
- On-deck installation and set-up
- Chrome-finished gypsies constructed of marine-grade bronze
Performance
- High-speed, jam-free retrieval of rope and chain
- Maxwell Pressure arm system, guarantees trouble-free rode transition from rope to chain
- Through deck hawse pipe with integrated composite nylon for snag free operation
- Gypsies are suitable for use with 1/4” to 5/16” short link chain and 3-strand or 8-plait rope
Durability & Maintenance
- High-pressure die-cast, marine-grade, alloy case is chromate-passivated and polyester powder-coated
- Emergency free-fall function in the event of onboard power failure
- Maxwell windlass heavy-duty motor and drive encased in an IP66-rated watertight case
- High-efficiency spur gearbox incorporates robust non-backwind mechanism
- Integrated wiring for quick electrical installation and routine brush maintenance
- 3 year limited warranty
Maxwell HRC6 Standard Equipment
- Up/Down remote control panel
- Dual-direction control system
- Circuit breaker/isolator panel
- Emergency free-fall activation lever
*Windlasses must be used in conjunction with a bow roller and a chain stopper or snubbing device to take the load off the windlass while laying at anchor. The chain stopper and alternative snubbing system can also be used to secure the anchor in the fully raised position while under way.