Anchor Winches

Anchor up - traditional windlasses supplied by Toplicht. Onboard of small boats hoisting and lifting the anchor is usually not a problem. On larger boats, it can be hard work. From the end of the 19th century, heavy manual anchor winches with a flywheel and mechanical gear drive were replacing wooden capstans, which were commonly used on commercial sailing vessels. On classic yachts, solid vertical windlasses made of bronze or brass combine a robust capstan with a horizontal chain sprocket. They are also used as warping capstans and are usually operated with … Read more
Anchor up - traditional windlasses supplied by Toplicht. Onboard of small boats hoisting and lifting the anchor is usually not a problem. On larger boats, it can be hard work. From the end of the... read more »
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Anchor Winches
Anchor up - traditional windlasses supplied by Toplicht. Onboard of small boats hoisting and lifting the anchor is usually not a problem. On larger boats, it can be hard work. From the end of the 19th century, heavy manual anchor winches with a flywheel and mechanical gear drive were replacing wooden capstans, which were commonly used on commercial sailing vessels. On classic yachts, solid vertical windlasses made of bronze or brass combine a robust capstan with a horizontal chain sprocket. They are also used as warping capstans and are usually operated with …

… a standard winch handle or a capstan bar. A low construction is often required so that the windlass is not a hindrance when sailing. Our proven winches, some of which are electrically driven, have a beautiful, true-to-original appearance. When hauling up the anchor they make work easier and more comfortable.

… a standard winch handle or a capstan bar. A low construction is often required so that the windlass is not a hindrance when sailing. Our proven winches, some of which are electrically driven, have a beautiful, true-to-original appearance. When hauling up the anchor they make work easier and more comfortable.