An electric windlass is a type of winch for raising and lowering an anchor and its chain via a remote-controlled electric motor.
An electric windlass is recommended whenever the combined weight of the anchor and chain exceeds a certain limit. They are indispensable on commercial ships.
These devices are driven by motors of varying power, depending on the diameter and weight of the anchor chain. They range from 300 watts for a small recreational vessel to several thousand watts for a large ship.
A windlass can be horizontal or vertical depending on the orientation of its drive axis, though the latter is properly called a capstan. It has a wildcat, or gypsy, a wheel with indentations to hold the links as the chain passes over it. Some models feature a smooth drum, a warping head, for handling the cable or line portion of the ground tackle.
Windlasses are designed for specific vessel weight and chain diameter. These specifications must be taken into account to select the right model. The choice between a horizontal and a vertical unit will depend on the size and configuration of the vessel's foredeck, bow and chain locker.
- Effortless weighing of heavy tackle
- Better chain control while anchoring
- Very high power consumption
- Requires thick, high-amperage wiring
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Boat electric horizontal windlass 01861 Eval
HORIZONTAL WINDLASS BREEZE Specially designed for smaller size boats with compact one-piece housing that ensures water resistance. A torque limiter delivers smoother operation...
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Boat electric vertical windlass LALIZAS
AnchorWinch Windlasses The AnchorWinch windlasses has been specially manufactured for the rigid conditions of the sea. They are strong fast and...
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Boat electric vertical windlass (max load 1401 - 1600 kg) RC12 VETUS
Features and benefi ts • The RC12 fully automatic windlass series is designed to effortlessly retrieve and deploy 10mm (3/8”) short link chain and 16mm (5/8”) to 20mm (3/4”) three strand or 8-Plait rope (RC12-10) and 13mm (1/2”) short link chain and 16mm (5/8”) to 20mm (3/4”) three strand...
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Boat electric vertical windlass (max load 201 - 400 kg) V700 Lewmar
With 100% 316 stainless steel housing and a sleek flush-mount design that hides the motor down below, the V700 is one of the most attractive and durable windlasses...
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Boat electric vertical windlass VW SERIES Maxwell Marine
The VW Series of anchor winches are designed for...
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Windlass for ships (electric drive, single drum) 25KW | 100KN Romagnoli Officina Meccanica
Cable-Windlass Unit 25 kW Suitable...
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Windlass for ships (electric drive, double drum) Coastal Marine Equipment Inc
Coastal Marine Equipment Anchor Windlasses range in sizes from 1/2 to 3 diameter stud link chain. Available in single, double, horizontal, vertical or Winch/Windlass combination units. All Windlasses...
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Boat electric vertical windlass Barracuda 900 - B912 Anchorlift
These Low Profile models take up less space on the deck. Designed for smooth & silent motor/gear operation under the deck. Powerful and compact windlass with...
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Boat electric vertical windlass (max load 201 - 400 kg) PRO VS600 South Pacific Industrial
The PRO VS series is an excellent choice for those who want the best of everything. With all parts above deck made of polished sus 316 stainless steel, this stylish and strong windlass...
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Windlass for ships (electric drive, single drum) MEP Systems
MEP System, a manufacturer of quality Deck Machinery, offers warranty and technical support on our MEP ATM (Anchoring, Towing, Mooring) Systems anytime anywhere. As an integrated provider of various products and services,...
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Boat electric vertical windlass (max load 401 - 600 kg) ATLANTIC VRC 1000 Muir Windlasses
* Manual Override System (MORS) * Rope chain combination gypsy for rope and chain combination or chain only * Quick release integrated swivel chain pipe cover * Gypsy with capstan (VRC) or gypsy with low profile clutch top arrangement (VR) * Heavy duty marine grade,...
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Windlass for ships (electric drive, single drum) Metso minerals
Whatever your anchor application, Metso's A.C. Hoyle line of anchor windlasses offers a variety of styles and sizes to handle it....
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Boat electric horizontal windlass 312 Goiot
The traditional electric windlass par excellence, suitable for boats up to 20 T. Very simple...
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Boat electric horizontal windlass Sanguineti Chiavari
Horizontal electric windlass. Painted light alloy structure. Inox...
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Boat electric vertical windlass (stainless steel base) N35 00 612 / N35 00 912 TREM
HEAVY DUTY STYLE WINDLASSES Deck part made...
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Windlass for ships (electric drive, single drum) AHAW Appleton Marine Inc
Horizontal Anchor Windlass: Model AHAW Features: - Electric or hydraulic power - Variety of control...
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Windlass for ships (electric drive, single drum) C.M.T
Horizontal anchor windlasses from 30 up to 120 mm Vertical anchor windlasses from 22...
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Windlass for ships (electric drive, double drum) WES-32 Markey Machinerympany
The WES-32 is an electric anchor windlass featuring double wildcat configuration and dual...
