Raising anchors, hauling pots or winching davits can be back-breaking work without some serious help. The AnchorMax Capstan Winch from Maxwell America makes quick and easy work of these chores.

The highly versatile vertical capstan, a general purpose electric winch, has an extremely high power-to-weight ratio. With an impressive line pull of up to 850 lbs., AnchorMax weighs only 17.6 lbs. The compact, fully sealed gearbox is driven by a vertically mounted, permanent magnet motor.

With minimal intrusion below deck, AnchorMax is ideal for boats from 16' to 33' and up to four tons. The capstan operates at 12V.
AnchorMax gear housings are constructed from marine grade alloy while its drum is chromed bronze. A single direction unit, AnchorMax comes complete with a convenient plastic bezel footswitch, fastenings, template and fitting instructions. Installation is easy, with no need to dismantle.

Carrying a two-year warranty, the suggested retail price of the AnchorMax Capstan Winch from Maxwell Marine is $975.