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Vertical Capstans 500 • 1000

High quality fluted capstan for

smaller (power/sail) boats

The stainless steel (AISI 316) fluted capstan VC Series is
designed for simple, low cost anchor recovery on smaller
boats and rope hauling on larger vessels.

Features and benefits
• Vertical design suits smaller powerboats or sailboats and can be utilised
for anchor rodes, as a docking capstan on larger craft, or auxiliary line
hauling from any direction H
• High quality, hard wearing stainless steel (AISI 316) above deck
components
• Functional rope hauling from any direction using fluted, snag-free warping
drum for positive control of all ropes VC500
• Simplified through deck installation by modular design and precise
alignment of gearbox to the topworks
• Alternative gearbox/motor positions accommodate virtually all installation
situations
• Compact, reliable gearbox, made of corrosion resistant materials
• Anodized aluminium gearbox and spacer on VC500 and VC1000 models
H
• Heavy duty, dual direction motors, designed for marine winches
• Easily disassembled for servicing
• Can be mounted horizontally for use as a pot hauler or davit winch

STANDARD EQUIPMENT REQUIRED OPTIONS
FOR SINGLE DIRECTION CONTROL Extra deck clearance
Circuit breaker/isolator panel (not included) Hydraulic motor*
Foot Switch (included)

SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS
Model 500 1000 Model 500 1000
Maximum Pull/Lift 300 kg 700 kg A 65 mm 80 mm
660 lbs 1540 lbs 2 9/16” 3 1/8”
Static Hold N/A N/A B 106 mm 122.5 mm
N/A N/A 4 3/16” 4 5/6”
Line Speed 18 m/min 20 m/min D (Std deck clearance) 173 mm 252 mm
(Normal Working) 60 ft/min 65 ft/min 6 7/8” 9 15/16”
Power Supply (DC) 12 or 24 V 12 or 24 V E 245 mm 272 mm
Motor (Watts) 600 W 1000 W 9 5.8” 10 3/4”
Net Weight (Electric) 10 kg 18 kg F 132.5 mm 160 mm
22 lbs 40 lbs 5 7/32” 6 5/16”
Hydraulic Pressure *N/A 100 bar G (Std deck clearance) 57 mm 100 mm
*N/A 1450 psi OR** 2 1/4” 4”
Hydraulic Flow *N/A 20 l/min G (Extra deck clearance) ^ N/A 150 mm
*N/A 5.3 USgal/min N/A 6”
Net Weight - Hyd *N/A 11 kg H 37.5 mm 44 mm
*N/A 24 lbs 1 7/16” 1 3/4”
**For VC1000 a shorter deck clearance version is also available at 50 mm (2”)
^ A deck clearance increase will also increase the ‘D’ measurement by the same increment.
All standard and optional control accessories can be found on pages 330 - 333.
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