South Pacific VN600 Nylon Base Vertical Windlass
The VN600 windlass is an economic model that has a strong structure, is extremely durable and easy to install.
The base is made from nylon and fibreglass materials, maintaining a sturdy frame as well as UV resistance.
The reliability of this windlass is further enhanced by the stainless steel gypsy and shaft, and the all-metal gearbox with a heavy-duty DC motor.
Suits boats from 18ft to 28ft or handle up to 27lb anchor.
Features
- Stainless steel shaft
- Manual retrieval handle bar included
- Efficient spur gears, low current draw, high output power
- Heavy-duty high-torque output DC motor
- Stainless steel Gypsy takes both rope and chain
- Brake can hold the Gypsy when not operating
- Compact one-piece unit for easy installation
- Simple deck mounting
- Easy to install by yourself
Includes
- Control Unit - up-down switch, circuit breaker
- Hardware - thread rods, washes, nuts, screws
- Templates - windlass, control unit
- User Manual
- Handle bar
The South Pacific VN600 is designed for boats 4.5–6 m (18–30 ft) and anchors up to 30 lb.
This 12 V DC windlass handles 6 mm short-link chain and 12 mm three-strand medium-lay rope, delivering a maximum pull of 320 kg (700 lb) with a typical working load of 45 kg (100 lb).
It provides retrieval speeds up to 25 m/min (84 ft/min) and pay-out speeds of 28 m/min (92 ft/min), with a maximum continuous working time of 15 minutes.
Features a 600 W permanent magnet motor with 80 % efficiency, high-performance spur gears (92–97 % efficiency), and a typical current draw of 25 A, the compact windlass measures 195 × 130 × 275 mm.
Features
- Self-tailing rope/chain combination stainless steel gypsy.
- Efficient spur gears and heavy lifting capacity with low power consumption.
- Compact one-piece unit for simple installation and fit any thickness of deck.
- Marine-grade aluminium alloy in use to ensure corrosion resistance.
- Built-in torque limiter for extra protection.
- Strong structure and long life performance life.
- Emergency retrieval handle bar included.
Package Contents
- Windlass
- Control Device
- Handle bar
- User Manual
- Mounting Template
- Hardware Pack
SHIPPING
All orders are shipped from our Brookvale, Sydney order fulfilment centre. Orders are normally shipped within 5 business days - most quicker!
Shipping day estimates after your order leaves our fulfilment centre in Sydney are based on Australia Post domestic delivery times:
| State | Regular |
Express |
| ACT | 2 - 3 business days | 1 - 2 business days |
| NSW | 2 - 4 business days | 1 - 3 business days |
| NT | 4 - 13 business days | 3 - 5 business days |
| QLD | 3 -12 business days | 2 - 4 business days |
| SA | 3 - 5 business days | 2 - 4 business days |
| TAS | 4 - 8 business days | 2 - 4 business days |
| VIC | 3 - 5 business days | 2 - 3 business days |
| WA | 5 - 10 business days | 2 - 6 business days |
* These delivery times are an estimate and actual delivery times may vary based on peak periods and other external factors. Bulky orders may take longer.
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RETURNS
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