VRC 8000 Mega Vertical Windlass | Vessels 36-51m (118-167ft)
Built for vessels between 36 and 51 metres (118-167ft), the VRC 8000 combines Muir’s precision engineering with the heavy-duty capacity today’s superyachts and large commercial vessels demand.
Rated to a maximum pull of 3800kg and a continuous pull of up to 2900kg on the hydraulic variant (2200kg on the AC drive options), the VRC 8000 delivers reliable anchor retrieval at speeds from 10m/min up to 20m/min. It’s available in 50Hz AC, 60Hz AC or hydraulic drive configurations, giving specifiers flexibility to match the windlass to the vessel’s onboard power system.
The VRC 8000 accepts short link chain up to 19mm and stud link chain up to U2-22mm, with a 356mm brake for secure chain holding under load. As with the rest of Muir’s Mega Line, it’s designed and manufactured in Australia to ISO9001 standards, built to perform in the demanding environments the superyacht and commercial marine industry requires.
For full technical drawings and package inclusions, see the specifications below or download the Mega Catalogue.
Drawings
Main View
Brake Options
Top View Standard Brake
Top View 35 Deg Brake
Inline Hydraulic
Right Hand Hydraulic
Included in the package
Technical Specification
| Name | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Recommended Vessel Length | 36-51m |
| Recommended Vessel Length (ft) | 118 - 167ft |
| Maximum Pull | 3800Kg |
| Continuous Pull | 2200Kg |
| Minimum Speed | 10m/pmin |
| High Speed | 20m/pmin |
| Input Power | 5.5Kw |
| Short link up to | 19mm |
| Stud link up to | U2-22mm - U3-19mm |
| Brake Size | 356mm |
| Average Weight (kg) | 325Kg |
| Right Hand Gearbox | Worm |
| Inline Gearbox | Worm |
| Name | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Recommended Vessel Length | 36-51m |
| Recommended Vessel Length (ft) | 118 - 167ft |
| Maximum Pull | 3800Kg |
| Continuous Pull | 2200Kg |
| Minimum Speed | 10m/pmin |
| High Speed | 20m/pmin |
| Input Power | 5.5Kw |
| Short link up to | 19mm |
| Stud link up to | U2-22mm - U3-19mm |
| Brake Size | 356mm |
| Average Weight (kg) | 325Kg |
| Right Hand Gearbox | Worm |
| Inline Gearbox | Worm |
| Name | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Recommended Vessel Length | 36-51m |
| Recommended Vessel Length (ft) | 118 - 167ft |
| Maximum Pull | 3800Kg |
| Continuous Pull | 2900Kg |
| Minimum Speed | 10m/pmin |
| High Speed | 20m/pmin |
| Hydraulic Flow | 28 l/pmin |
| Maximum Flow | 56 l/pmin |
| Pressure | 175 bar |
| Maximum Pressure | 200 bar |
| Short link up to | 19mm |
| Stud link up to | U2-22mm - U3-19mm |
| Brake Size | 356mm |
| Average Weight (kg) | 270Kg |
| Right Hand Gearbox | Worm |
| Inline Gearbox | Worm |
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VRC 8000 Mega Vertical Windlass | Vessels 36-51m (118-167ft)
Built for vessels between 36 and 51 metres (118-167ft), the VRC 8000 combines Muir’s precision engineering with the heavy-duty capacity today’s superyachts and large commercial vessels demand.
Rated to a maximum pull of 3800kg and a continuous pull of up to 2900kg on the hydraulic variant (2200kg on the AC drive options), the VRC 8000 delivers reliable anchor retrieval at speeds from 10m/min up to 20m/min. It’s available in 50Hz AC, 60Hz AC or hydraulic drive configurations, giving specifiers flexibility to match the windlass to the vessel’s onboard power system.
The VRC 8000 accepts short link chain up to 19mm and stud link chain up to U2-22mm, with a 356mm brake for secure chain holding under load. As with the rest of Muir’s Mega Line, it’s designed and manufactured in Australia to ISO9001 standards, built to perform in the demanding environments the superyacht and commercial marine industry requires.
For full technical drawings and package inclusions, see the specifications below or download the Mega Catalogue.
Drawings
Main View
Brake Options
Top View Standard Brake
Top View 35 Deg Brake
Inline Hydraulic
Right Hand Hydraulic
Technical Specifications
Technical Specification
| Name | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Recommended Vessel Length | 36-51m |
| Recommended Vessel Length (ft) | 118 - 167ft |
| Maximum Pull | 3800Kg |
| Continuous Pull | 2200Kg |
| Minimum Speed | 10m/pmin |
| High Speed | 20m/pmin |
| Input Power | 5.5Kw |
| Short link up to | 19mm |
| Stud link up to | U2-22mm - U3-19mm |
| Brake Size | 356mm |
| Name | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Recommended Vessel Length | 36-51m |
| Recommended Vessel Length (ft) | 118 - 167ft |
| Maximum Pull | 3800Kg |
| Continuous Pull | 2200Kg |
| Minimum Speed | 10m/pmin |
| High Speed | 20m/pmin |
| Input Power | 5.5Kw |
| Short link up to | 19mm |
| Stud link up to | U2-22mm - U3-19mm |
| Brake Size | 356mm |
| Name | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Recommended Vessel Length | 36-51m |
| Recommended Vessel Length (ft) | 118 - 167ft |
| Maximum Pull | 3800Kg |
| Continuous Pull | 2900Kg |
| Minimum Speed | 10m/pmin |
| High Speed | 20m/pmin |
| Hydraulic Flow | 28 l/pmin |
| Maximum Flow | 56 l/pmin |
| Pressure | 175 bar |
| Maximum Pressure | 200 bar |
| Short link up to | 19mm |
| Stud link up to | U2-22mm - U3-19mm |
| Brake Size | 356mm |
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