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Boat horizontal windlass (max load 2001 - 2200 kg)
HR5000 Muir Windlasses

Horizontal windlasses have the main shaft with single or dual chain gypsies and capstans driving through a single gear drive. This drive mechanism is totally enclosed in the windlass casing above deck, which is an advantage when space below deck is at a premium.
A horizontal windlass gypsy increases the height of fall of the chain into the chain locker where depth may be critical. Positioning of the gypsy and chain pipe requires the location of the horizontal windlass above the chain-locker and the lead from the bow roller or hawser pipe determines the location.
Gypsy centres to windlass or vessel centre cannot be varied. All running gear can be serviced and lubricated without interfering with the windlass casing or chain pipes. Independent operation of capstan(s) and gypsies by declutching the drive. Operation of the horizontal capstan in the standing position for mooring and line handling can be advantageous.

Horizontal windlass casings are cast marine grade aluminium alloy with white gloss enamel finish.
All Muir horizontal windlasses have heavy duty clutch drives with handwheel and brake bands to gypsies for infinite control of braking.
A vertical capstan option on top of the windlass can facilitate mooring and line handling when horizontal capstans cannot be fitted due to limited deck space.