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Maxwell VWC Series VWC3500 Vertical Windlass Kit
Item: #874941 | Part Number: Not Selected$7,056.72
Description
Features: Fully automatic single or dual direction chainwheel operation High-quality finish on above-deck components Heavy chrome over marine-grade bronze Integral chain pipe and stripper are aligned for virtually jam-free operation providing automatic feed of chain into and out of the anchor locker Port and starboard chain pipes for twin installations....
Maxwell VWC Series VWC3500 Vertical Windlass Kit Item # 874941
Description
Features:
- Fully automatic single or dual direction chainwheel operation
- High-quality finish on above-deck components
- Heavy chrome over marine-grade bronze
- Integral chain pipe and stripper are aligned for virtually jam-free operation providing automatic feed of chain into and out of the anchor locker
- Port and starboard chain pipes for twin installations. (Sizes 2200 and above only)
- Cone-type brake/clutch mechanism permits manual anchoring
- Cone clutches, unlike dog clutches, provide smooth progressive engagement ensuring safe and precise operator control
- Chainwheel locking pawl
- Optional band brake available for 3500 and 4000 series units
- Functional rope hauling from any direction using independent MAX-grip snag-free warping drum with clutch disengagement of chainwheel for positive control of all ropes
- Simple through deck installation by modular design and precise alignment of gearbox to the top works utilizing marine-grade stainless steel bolts
- Anodized aluminum gearbox and spacer on 500, 1000 and 1500 models. Marine-grade alloy gearbox housing, finished with a two coat paint system on 2200 and 3500 models
- Heavy duty, dual direction motor, designed for marine winches
- Low profile configurations (no warping drum) are available
Specifications:
- Maximum Pull: 3500 lbs
- Power Supply: 12 or 24 V
- Motor(Watts): 1200 W
Included:
- A dual direction solenoid: P19045
- Two foot switches: P19006
- Up/Down panel switch: P102938
- On/Off breaker panel: P100791
- Emergency crank handle
Part Numbers for Maxwell VWC Series VWC3500 Vertical Windlass Kit
Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
by
sailmon70 from
Replaced windlass in 1991 50 foot boat
The boat weighs south of 20 tons and the 2200 windlass I had was getting old. While it was running fine, decided to upgrade to a VWC3500 and no regrets. THe thing is a beast, especially with the improved electrical feed off a major cable bus of 3/0 wire. Very powerful, and a bit scary for hands and feet, so we only let experienced crew near it. The installation was simple, the solenoid pack was a lot more compact than the old units, and the biggest installation work was the glass work and reinforcement of the deck, and making the perfectly aligned holes for the plate pattern. One trick a buyer could consider is to take metric srews and grind them to a point, to mark the alignment. this tricked worked well.
Date published: 2023-01-30
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Mike W from
Great, except…..
Kit was complete except for a template for the deck cutout. I would think that a $7000 windlass
Could include a 50 cent piece of construction paper with the holes printed on it.
Date published: 2026-05-11