T H E W O R L D P O W E R I N A N C H O R I N G S Y S T E M S
HR1600 COUGAR
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DEPTH OF THE CHAIN LOCKER
Measuring the vertical distance (minimum fall) underside of the deck and the top of the completely stored and
heaped anchor rode in the locker will assist in determining the installation to suit your vessel. Refer to the fall depth
diagrams to the left, and the options detailed below. It is also recommended that the chain be directed to the
center of the chain locker.
Vertical Windlass:
The running gear, gypsy and capstan are positioned above the
deck with the motor and gear drive below. Vertical windlasses
operate at best with greater anchor rode fall than the horizontal
windlass and a minimum fall of 300mm from top of stacked
anchor rode is recommended. This is particularly important if
using nylon line, which does not fold and stack as well as chain.
Vertical windlasses minimise deck intrusion and the modern
curved lines of the Muir windlass enhance the look of any vessel.
A vertical windlass provides the advantages of a I 80-degree
wrap of the anchor rode around the gypsy.
Horizontal Windlass:
Fully enclosed, above deck, this style is usually preferred where
locker space is limited or additional fall is required. The motor and
gear drive is fully enclosed in the housing with nothing protruding
below deck. The horizontal windlass operates with optimum
anchor rode fall of at least 300mm from the top of the stacked
anchor rode, and due to the horizontal orientation of the gypsy
higher above the deck there is additional fall provided. These
units are ideally suited for vessels with less locker space.
Vertical Windlass Model
Horizontal Windlass Model
Minimum Fall
(Dist. Top of Pile)
VR/C 600
HR 600 / 700 / 806 / 808
300 mm
VR/C 850 / 1250 / 2200
HR 1200 /1600
450 mm
VR/C 2500 / 3500
HR 2500 / 3500
650 mm
VR/C 4000
HR 4000/- 4200
800 mm
MINIMUM FALL
MINIMUM FALL
