Maxwell's HWC windlasses offer a hydraulically powered, totally above deck anchoring solution. The chainwheel can be operated separately by the simple release of the clutch cones, allowing smooth and safe control during a free-fall operation. For rope handling the capstans can be operated independently of the chainwheels.
Constructed from aluminium, hard anodised and built to last. The robust drum house, hydraulic drive and oilbath gearbox ensure virtually silent running and hardly any maintenance.
The drum takes a single layer of rope and its length is calculated depending on the necessary working length and diameter.
A stainless steel spindle alongside the drum moves a car with a sheave at the precise speed relative to the drum and rope diameter, stowing the rope neatly on the drum. There are limit switches at each end of the spindle which stop the winch when the car reaches its limit.
Six sizes of reel winch are available, ranging from 1500kg to 18.000kg pulling force.
Lewmar's hydraulic powered winches combine the benefits of electric winches with systems integration. This allows the installation of a cost-effective multi-function hydraulic systems on boats over 15m (50ft). Enables short handed sailing through push button control of winches and other deck functions which can be integrated into the system.
Combining Lewmar's push button operation and Lewmar's Wavespring self-tailer produces simple hands free sailing whatever sheeting operation is to be carried out.
