The VW Series of anchor winches is designed for traditional shackle and thimble rope and chain combination anchor rodes. Manual transfer of the rode from the rope warping drum to the chain wheel is required.  The VW Series range offers 5 sizes of windlass, in various configurations, for vessels up to 65 foot (9 meters) in length.

Features

• Positive rope hauling from any direction using Maxwell’s unique MAX-grip™ snag-free capstan with clutch disengagement of chain wheel.
• Chain wheel locking pawl (except on VW500)
• Cone-type brake/clutch mechanism permits manual free fall anchoring.
• Cone clutches, unlike dog clutches, provide smooth progressive engagement ensuring safe and precise operator control.
• External rope stripper which strips chain at deck level.
• Can be mounted horizontally on a fore or aft bulkhead, inside chain locker or below deck.
• Design allows simple through deck installation, with precise gearbox alignment.
• High quality heavy chrome over marine –grade alloy bronze  finish on above deck components   
• Anodized aluminium gearbox and spacer on 500, 1000 and 1500 models.
• Marine-grade alloy gearbox housing, finished with a two coat paint system on 2200, and 3500 models
• Heavy duty 12 or 24 volt dual direction motor, designed for marine winches.
• 3 year limited warranty

Download VW product brochure and specifications here.