Motorized windlass Barracuda 600 - B612

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Product summary
The Barracuda 600 B612 is a low-profile electric anchor windlass designed for compact deck installations. It delivers smooth, quiet motor and gear operation with a vertical stainless-steel shaft and offers manual free-fall via an adjustable clutch. The unit supports chain-only or rope/chain combinations and includes an optional capstan for warping operations.

Applications & compatibility
Suitable for small to medium leisure craft. Check chosen gypsy option for regional chain standards and for stern-installation compatibility. Stainless-steel external parts are AISI 316L for marine durability.

Top quick specs
Motor: 600 W
Voltage: 12 V
Max Working Load: 180 kg (396 lbs)
Max Power Pull: 540 kg (1188 lbs)

Performance & electrical
High-speed drop up to 35–40 m (115–120 ft) per minute depending on load. Amp draw (no load drop): 18 A. Amp draw up (6 mm chain): approx. 45–47 A under normal load. Amp draw up (rope/chain combo): approx. 35–38 A under normal load. Circuit breaker recommended: 80 A. Typical cable sizes: 16 mm2 (5 AWG) or 25 mm2 (3 AWG) depending on installation length.

Mechanical & installation
Selected gypsy option: Europe DIN 766 (6 mm). Other gypsy options available for HT G43 (USA/Canada) and rope/chain combos. Deck thickness standard: 20 mm (3/4") to 40 mm (1.57") — up to 65 mm (2.5") with longer bolts. Weight: 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs).

Options & accessories
Available switch gear includes toggle (90800), rocker (90801), foot switch (90900), radio remote (91354) and combo switch packs (92080 / 92100). Cable and circuit protection must match vessel installation.

Technical specifications

• Motor: 600 W
• Voltage: 12 V
• Max Working Load: 180 kg (396 lbs)
• Max Power Pull: 540 kg (1188 lbs)
• Amp draw Drop: 18 A (no load)
• Amp draw Up (6 mm chain): normal load approx. 45–47 A
• Amp draw Up (rope/chain combo): normal load approx. 35–38 A
• Drop Speed: 35 m (115 ft)
• Up Speed (6 mm chain, normal load): approx. 22–26 m/min (75–86 ft/min)
• Gypsy option 1: Europe DIN 766 — 6 mm chain; rope 12–14 mm
• Gypsy option 2: USA/Canada — HT G43 1/4" (7 mm); rope 1/2" (12 mm)
• Gypsy option 3: USA/Canada — HT G43 1/4" (7 mm) rope combo 9/16" (14 mm)
• Most used chain: 6 mm DIN 766 (30–50 m Europe); 1/4" HT G43 (15–25 ft USA/Canada)
• Common rope/chain rodes: DB1/4-150 (50 m), DB1/4-200 (65 m), DB1/4-250 (80 m)
• Common anchors: Pro Plow, Pro Claw
• Cable size: 16 mm2 (5 AWG) or 25 mm2 (3 AWG)
• Circuit breaker: 80 A
• Deck thickness: 20–40 mm (up to 65 mm with longer bolts)
• Switch gear: toggle 90800, rocker 90801, foot switch 90900, radio remote 91354, combo packs 92080 / 92100
• Weight: 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs)