Anchor Windlasses
When it comes to selecting an anchor windlass, the features of your boat will have an impact on your options in determining whether a vertical windlass or horizontal windlass will be the best choice.
Key factors for selecting windlass orientation:
Horizontal and vertical anchor windlasses do an excellent job of retrieving anchors. The larger anchor windlasses with optional capstan work well for mooring, hauling or lifting on medium to large boats. Maxwell and Quick both offer accessories for easier anchoring and allowing windlass operation from multiple spots on a boat.
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Consume less deck space than horizontal windlasses
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Safer with 180º wrap of rode on gypsy
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Require more underdeck space or large chain locker
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Sleek appearance
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Mounted entirely on deck
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Rode makes 90º wrap on gypsy
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Compatible with small or odd shaped chain locker
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Easier installation and servicing
Maxwell and Quick anchor windlasses come ready to install and are suitable for many different boats. For more information about selecting a windlass visit our Windlass Resources page. |
