The VWC Series of windlasses is designed for automatic (hands-free) handling of chain-only anchor rodes. They have an integral chainpipe built into the windlass body to facilitate delivering the chain directly into the chain locker.
VWC windlasses are available in two formats — a low profile, chainwheel-only version, and one with an added independent capstan for the retrieval of a secondary mostly rope rode, or to assist with docking procedures.
This entries features the low profile version of the VWC.
Larger VWC series windlasses are often installed in pairs, giving an emergency backup in the event of mechanical or electrical failure. In this case one of the windlasses will normally be retrieving the anchor running clockwise and the other anti-clockwise (ACW) - by special order for these Low Profile models. Clockwise and anti-clockwise rotation are defined as viewed from above the windlass.
Other available options for the VWC 3500 include a bandbrake for controlling chain speed when lowering the anchor manually, an hydraulic motor, and extra clearance for thick decks. Please inquire at 800-426-6930 for details.
VWC windlasses are available in two formats — a low profile, chainwheel-only version, and one with an added independent capstan for the retrieval of a secondary mostly rope rode, or to assist with docking procedures.
This entries features the low profile version of the VWC.
Larger VWC series windlasses are often installed in pairs, giving an emergency backup in the event of mechanical or electrical failure. In this case one of the windlasses will normally be retrieving the anchor running clockwise and the other anti-clockwise (ACW) - by special order for these Low Profile models. Clockwise and anti-clockwise rotation are defined as viewed from above the windlass.
Other available options for the VWC 3500 include a bandbrake for controlling chain speed when lowering the anchor manually, an hydraulic motor, and extra clearance for thick decks. Please inquire at 800-426-6930 for details.