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Maxwell Wave Design Windlass Chainwheel
Item: #923106 | Part Number: Not Selected$223.99 - $718.99
Description
The Maxwell Wave Design Windlass Chainwheel delivers smoother, more secure anchor retrieval by guiding rope and chain in a patented wave-pattern grip. Chromed bronze construction reduces rope wear while firmly holding spliced rode, offering superior control and increased rode longevity compared to traditional chainwheels.
Maxwell Wave Design Windlass Chainwheel Item # 923106
Description
Features:
- Maxwell Wave Design™ chainwheel is a patented rope/chain wheel which incorporates (2) unique design concepts that greatly improve the handling and control of the rope/chain spliced rode
- The outer ribs of the chainwheel are angled slightly forward ensuring that the rope and the chain are smoothly guided in the wheel during anchor retrieval
- As the rope pulls into the wheel, the opposite facing inner ribs grip the rope in an undulating manner, securing the rope more firmly in a " wave pattern" action
- This is far superior to the traditional "jam cleat" manner of holding the rope
- The Wave Design holds the rope more securely and is easier on the rope resulting in increased longevity of your anchor rode
Specifications:
- Accommodates a wide range of chain pitch differences within specified chain size diameters suitable for use with the RC6 windlass
- Material: Chromed Bronze
Part Numbers for Maxwell Wave Design Windlass Chainwheel
Reviews
Questions
I have an older sailboat without documentation for the maxwell RC-8 windlass. The chainwheel is badly worn and must be replaced -- how may I identify the original chainwheel to distinguish an RC8-6 from the RC8-8?
The best thing to do is to call Maxwell at 410-712-0740 and ask them. With that said, you should be able to figure out which chainwheel you have based on the size of your chain.
Date published: 2025-10-27