Motorized windlass Barracuda 900

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Product subtitle
Low-profile 316L stainless steel windlass with manual free-fall. 900 W 12 V motor, selected gypsy: 1/4" HT G43 (USA/Canada).

Product info
Designed for minimal deck footprint, this low-profile windlass installs under deck for smooth and quiet motor/gear operation. Compact yet powerful, it features a capstan for optional warping and a vertical stainless steel shaft for long-term reliability. Manual free-fall is provided with an adjustable clutch. Suitable for chain-only or rope/chain combination use. Drop speed up to 38 m/min (approx. 126 ft/min).

Application
Model B912 can be installed as a bow or stern windlass (stern installation common in Scandinavian markets). Recommended for sailboats up to 42 ft and motorboats up to 37 ft.

Specifications
Motor: 900 watt
Voltage: 12 volt
Max Working Load: 220 kg - 485 lbs
Max Power Pull: 660 kg - 1450 lbs
Amp draw Drop: 24 A (no load)
Amp draw Up approx (6 mm chain): Normal load approx 45 / 47 A
Amp draw Up approx (rope/chain combo): Normal load 35 / 38 A
Drop Speed: 38 m - 126 ft
Up Speed (normal load, 6 mm chain): approx 22–26 m/min (85–86 ft/min)
Gypsy option 1: Europe DIN766: Chain 6 mm; Rope 12 and 14 mm
Gypsy option 2: USA/Canada: HT G43 Chain 1/4" HT (7 mm DIN766); Rope 1/2" - 12 mm
Gypsy option 3: USA/Canada rope combo: HT G43 Chain 1/4" HT (7 mm); Rope 9/16" - 14 mm
Selected Gypsy Option: USA/Canada HT G43 (1/4" HT)
Most used chain: 6 mm DIN766 (30–50 m Europe); 1/4" HT G43 (15–25 ft) in combination with rope
Typical rope/chain combos: DB1/4-150 (50 m), DB1/4-200 (65 m), DB1/4-250 (80 m)
Most used anchors: B912 (7.5–10 kg) Pro Plow and Pro Claw
Cable size: 16 mm2 (5 AWG) / 25 mm2 (3 AWG) depending on cable length
Circuit breaker: 100 A
Deck thickness: 20 mm (3/4") to 40 mm (1.57") — up to 65 mm (2.5") with longer bolts
Switch gear: Toggle 90800, Rocker 90801, Foot 90900; Radio remote 91354; Combo packs 92080 / 92100
Weight: 8.3 kg - 18.3 lbs
Stern installation: Sailboats up to 42 ft; Motorboats up to 37 ft.

Downloads

• Mounting Template (application/pdf)
• Product Sheet (900W) (application/pdf)
• Product Sheet (application/pdf)

Features / technical specifications

• Motor: 900 watt
• Voltage: 12 volt
• Max Working Load: 220 kg - 485 lbs
• Max Power Pull: 660 kg - 1450 lbs
• Amp draw Drop: 24 A (no load)
• Amp draw Up approx (6 mm chain): Normal load approx 45 / 47 A
• Amp draw Up approx (rope/chain combo): Normal load 35 / 38 A
• Drop Speed: 38 m - 126 ft
• Up Speed: Normal load (6 mm chain) approx 22–26 m/min
• Gypsy options: Europe DIN766; USA/Canada HT G43 (1/4" HT) and rope combo options
• Most used chain and rope/chain combos as listed above
• Most used anchors: B912 (7.5–10 kg) Pro Plow and Pro Claw
• Cable Size: 16 mm2 - 5 AWG / 25 mm2 - 3 AWG
• Circuit breaker: 100 A
• Deck thickness: 20 mm - 3/4" to 40 mm - 1.57" (up to 65 mm - 2.5" with longer bolts)
• Switch gear: Toggle 90800, Rocker 90801, Foot 90900; Radio remote 91354; Combo packs 92080 / 92100
• Weight: 8.3 kg - 18.3 lbs
• Stern installation: Sailboats up to 42 ft, Motorboats up to 37 ft