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SKU: CW14941
UPC: 1000000001853
MPN: ANCHORMAX
The Maxwell ANCHORMAX windlass is a compact 12V electric rope windlass built for cruising sailboats and small powerboats in the 16 to 33 foot range. It handles line anchoring, pulling up to 386 kg (850 lb) at roughly 24 m/min, which takes the strain off manual hauling without demanding a major deck refit. Maxwell designed this unit around a high power-to-weight ratio, so boats with limited mounting space and tight cabins still get real pulling force. If you run an anchor rode on rope rather than chain and want a clean, low-profile install, this is the windlass that fits that job.
Power comes from a vertically mounted permanent magnet 12V motor rated at 600W, drawing about 80 amps under a 100 kg (220 lb) load. The housing is marine-grade anodised aluminium with a stainless steel drum and chrome manganese bronze top parts, so the wear surfaces hold up to salt and UV exposure. The fully sealed gearbox needs no servicing and intrudes very little below deck, and installation does not require dismantling the windlass. Operation is single direction (clockwise) for rope retrieval. Maxwell rates the unit for vessels up to 4 tons. Each package ships with a footswitch, fastenings, a mounting template, and fitting instructions. Note that this windlass is built for rope, not chain or halyards. Pair it with appropriate rope and chain for your rode.
A buyer rigging a cruising sailboat for shorthanded anchoring is the core customer here. Mount the ANCHORMAX at the bow, run your rope rode, and the footswitch handles retrieval while you manage the helm or the deck. Because the gearbox is sealed and the install stays simple, it suits owners who want less maintenance and a tidy foredeck. When you spec a setup, match it with the right anchor for your bottom conditions and check our broader windlass selection and windlass accessories for switches and spares.
No. The ANCHORMAX is a rope windlass designed for line anchoring only. It is not recommended for chain or halyards. If your rode uses chain, you'll want a windlass built with a chainwheel or gypsy instead. Run an all-rope or rope-leader rode with this unit for proper retrieval.
Maxwell rates the ANCHORMAX for boats from 5m (16 ft) to 10m (33 ft), with a maximum vessel weight of 4 tons. It suits cruising sailboats and small powerboats that anchor on rope and want a compact, low-intrusion windlass at the bow.
The unit delivers a maximum line pull of 386 kg (850 lb) at a retrieval speed of roughly 24 m/min. The 12V, 600W permanent magnet motor draws about 80 amps under a 100 kg (220 lb) load, giving a high power-to-weight ratio for its size.
Installation does not require dismantling the windlass, and the fully sealed gearbox intrudes very little below deck. The package includes a footswitch, fastenings, a mounting template, and fitting instructions, so a competent boat owner can mount it at the bow without a major deck rebuild.
The housing is marine-grade anodised aluminium with a stainless steel drum and chrome manganese bronze top parts. Those materials handle salt water and UV exposure on the foredeck, and the sealed gearbox keeps maintenance to a minimum over the life of the unit.
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