The all new compact HRC6 and HRC8 are Maxwell's horizontal versions of the latest innovative new vertical RC6 and RC8 automatic rope/chain windlasses. The new HRC6 and HRC8 are packed with original and proven features including rode management technology developed by "bolt down" installation ensures effortless and rapid on-deck installation and set trouble free rode transition from rope to chain, by means of an innovative, proven and patented pressure arm system, within a safe enclosed composite nylon, through deck hawse pipe for ease of installation and smooth, snag-free efficiency spur gearbox incorporating a robust non-backwind speed, jam-free retrieval of rope and chain controlled from a remote panel mounted Up/Down "free fall" function in the event of onboard power new chainwheel - see duty, dual direction motor incorporating new technology features, including integrated wiring for quick electrical installation, is easily removed for simple routine electric brush incorporating Maxwell's automatic free-fall technology. Simply activate the windlass 'free fall' lever, operate your down control (helm station or footswitch) and the windlass will freefall your anchor. Ready to lift the anchor? Activate the up control and the 'free fall' device automatically disengages allowing you to power up your pleasing above deck design, encapsulating the motor and drive in a watertight case, saving space below deck and allowing simple routine cast, marine-grade, alloy case is hard anodized for unsurpassed marine include:windlass, on/off breaker panel, reversing soleniod, up/down panel switch, a clutch release : HRC8Maximum Pull: 900lbsChain Short Link: 5/16"Rope Size (Nylon): 9/16"Line Speed(Anchor Retrieval): 108'/minPower Supply(DC): 12VMotor Power: 600WNet Weight: 25lbs