VW Series (vertical windlasses for rope chain combinations).
Standard equipment include directional controls, 12 volt, 1 covered footswitch,
1 breaker panel (on/off), chain wheel, and emergency handle.

Comes standard with 1/4" High Test Chain. If you desire a different chain, please contact us.

VW Features:

• Provides the versatility of operating two anchors from one winch.
  
• Rope hauling from any direction using independent 'MAX-grip™' warping drum with clutch disengagement of chainwheel.
  
• Permits use of traditional shackle and thimble rope and chain connection.
  
• Alternative horizontal mounting inside chain locker for below deck installation.
  
• High-quality finish on above deck components. Heavy chrome over marine-grade alloy bronze.
  
• Cone type brake/clutch mechanism permits manual "free-fall" anchoring.
  
• Cone clutches, unlike dog clutches, provide smooth progressive engagement ensuring safe operator control.
  
• Chainwheel locking pawl (except 500 and 800 Series).
  
• Simplified through deck installation by modular design and precise alignment of gearbox to the top works utilising marine-grade stainless steel studs.
  
• The gearbox has a high efficiency output drive with heavy-duty, wide-face, precision, bronze spur gears in a sealed oil bath. (Specifications differ depending on motor and winch rating)
  
• Marine-grade alloy gearbox housing, finished with a two coat paint system.
  
• Oil level inspection sight glass for quick inspection of correct oil level.
  
• Heavy duty, dual direction motor, designed for marine winches. Isolated ground type, with durable class F insulation. Easily removed for servicing
  

• Circuit breaker/isolator panel (supplied with DC units only)
  
• Footswitch (supplied with DC units only)
  
• Chainwheel
  
• Emergency crank handle & clutch control lever (except on VW500)
  

• Additional footswitches
  
• Dual direction solenoid pack
  
• Remote controls
  
• Hydraulic motor
  
• Traditional bronze finish
  
• Chain Stopper*
  
• Wide Mouth Chainpipe
  
• Extra deck clearance kit
  
• Larger vertical windlass version available (Refer to Maxwell Superyacht catalogue)