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VW Series

The VW Series of anchor winches is designed for traditional rope and chain combination anchor rodes, where transference of the rode from the rope warping drum to the chain wheel is required.

Standard Equipment: Single Direction Controls, 12 Volt, 1 Covered Footswitch, 1 Breaker Panel (On/Off), Chainwheel, Emergency Handle

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Description (Click to view & order)

Price

mawVW500

$

Features

  • Vertical design suits smaller powerboats or sailboats and can be utilized for anchor rodes, as docking capstans on larger craft, or auxiliary line hauling use.
  • Rope hauling from any direction.
  • High-quality finish on above deck components.
  • 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.
  • Chain wheel locking pawl (except 500 and 800 series).
  • Simplified through deck installation by modular design and precise alignment of gearbox to the top works utilizing marine-grade stainless steel studs.
  • The gearbox has a high efficiency output drive with heavy duty wide face, precision, bronze spur gears in a sealed oil bath. (Specifications differ depending on prime mover and winch rating).
  • Marine grade alloy gearbox housing, finished with a two coat paint system.
  • Oil level sight glass/drain plug for inspection and gearbox oil change.
  • Heavy duty, dual direction motor, designed for marine winches.   Isolated ground type, with durable class F insulation.  Easily removed for servicing.

Standard Equipment

  • Circuit breaker/isolator panel (Except on hydraulic unit)
  • Footswitch
  • Chain Wheel
  • Emergency crank handle/clutch control lever (except on VW500)

  Options

  • Additional footswitches
  • Dual direction solenoid pack
  • Remote controls
  • Hydraulic motor (except on VW 500)
  • Traditional bronze finish
  • Chainstopper - (Important:  Maxwell windlasses should be used in conjunction with a chain stopper to take the load off the windlass while laying at anchor.   Utilize the chain stopper or alternative snubbing system to hold the anchor in the full raised position while underway.
  • Chainpipe
  • Extra deck clearance kit
  • Larger vertical windlass version available (Refer to Maxwell Superyacht)

Specifications

Feature 500 800 1200 2200 3500
Maximum Pull 500 lbs.
227 kg.
800 lbs.
364 kg.
1200 lbs.
545 kg.
2200 lbs.
1000 kg.
3500 lbs.
1590 kg.
Line Speed 60 ft./min.
18m/min.
60 ft./min.
18m/min.
56 ft./min.
17m/min.
56 ft./min.
17m/min.
33 ft./min.
10m/min.
Power Supply (DC) 12 or 24V 12 or 24V 12 or 24V 12 or 24V 12 or 24V
Motor (Watts) 600w 1000w 1200w 1200w 1200w
Hydraulic Pressure N/A 1450 PSI
100 BAR
2000 PSI
138 BAR
1800 PSI
124 BAR
2000 PSI
138 BAR
Hydraulic Flow N/A 5.3 US gal.
20L/min.
5.3 US gal.
20L/min.
9.5 US gal.
36L/min.
8.5 US gal.
32L/min.
Max. Chain Size (Short Link) 1/4"
6mm
5/16"
8mm
3/8"
10mm
7/16"
11mm
1/2"
13mm
Net Weight - DC 22 lbs.
10 kg.
41 lbs.
19 kg.
50 lbs.
22 kg.
81 lbs.
37 kg.
105 lbs.
48 kg.
Net Weight - Hyd N/A 28 lbs.
13 kg.
34 lbs.
15 kg.
68 lbs.
31 kg.
88 lbs.
40 kg.

Dimensions (please refer to diagram below)

Measurement 500 800 1200 2200 3500
A 2 9/16"
65mm
3"
76mm
3 5/32"
80mm
3 11/16"
94mm
4 5/16"
110mm
B 5 11/16"
144mm
6 17/32"
166mm
8 5/32"
207mm
9 17/32"
242mm
10 7/8"
274mm
C 1 3/8"
35mm
1 21/32"
42mm
2 23/32"
69mm
3 5/32"
80mm
3 9/32"
83mm
D 7 3/32"
180mm
8 21/32"
220mm
8 21/32"
220mm
11 13/32"
290mm
11 13/32"
290mm
E 9 19/32"
244mm
10 9/16"
268mm
10 29/32"
277mm
7 9/32"
185mm
7 9/32"
185mm
F 4 15/16"
125mm
6 5/16"
160mm
6 1/2"
165mm
7 1/2"
190mm
10 5/8"
270mm
G (Std deck clearance) 2 1/4"*
57mm
4"
100mm
4"
100mm
4"
100mm
4"
100mm
H (Working height of drum for rope warping) 1 15/32"
37.5mm
1 11/32"
34mm
1 3/4"
44mm
1 5/16"
33mm
2 5/32"
55mm
I 4 15/16"
125mm
6 7/16"
164mm
6 5/8"
169mm
7 5/8"
194mm
10 5/8"
270mm

* USA 4" (100mm) standard
Extra deck clearance kit available up to: +50mm (+2") Except VW2200/3500: +100mm(4")

 

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