VC3500
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Muir VC3500 Capstans Windlass | Vessels 16-27m (51 – 86ft).
This Muir VC3500 capstan designed to suit vessels 16-27m (51 – 86ft) the Muir range of capstans provide reliable and heavy duty operation for mooring, warping and anchoring for all recreational and commercial applications. Efficient and quick they can be installed independently or as a complete system with windlasses. Manufactured to the highest quality standard, featuring heavy chrome and gear drive assembly. Accommodating varying deck thicknesses, they are popular for line hauling and fishing purposes. Available in 12 & 24 volt, Hydraulic & AC options.
Features
- Deck hugging snag free design
- Luxury chrome finish over marine grade bronze or 316 Stainless steel on some models
- Knurled or Fluted Capstan Drum
- Heavy duty dual direction motor in 12 & 24V, AC & Hydraulic
- Stainless steel shaft
- Stainless steel mounting bolts
- Installation/Operation booklet
Drawings
Top View

Side View
Included in the package

Circuit Breaker & Mounting Panel

Deck Switch

Installation/Operation booklet
| Name | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Recommended Vessel Length(m) | 16-27m |
| Recommended Vessel Length(ft) | 51 - 86ft |
| Power Supply Options | DC 12V, DC 24V, DC 48V |
| Recommended Muir Circuit Breaker | 150A/100A (12/24V) |
| Motor (Watts) | 1700Watts |
| Amps Workload | 185A/90A (12/24V) |
| Distance From Battery to Motor (m) | 7 (23’)m, 9 – 17 (30’ – 55’)m |
| Cable Size (mm²) | 25mm², 35mm² |
| Cable Size AWG | 2, 3 |
| Cable Diameter (mm) | 10 (3/8”)mm, 8 (5/16”)mm |
| Solenoid Included | No |
| Hydraulic Pressure | 11MPa |
| Hydraulic Flow | 28L/min |
| Max Load | 1530Kg |
| Workload | 510Kg |
| Max Line Speed | 16m/min |
| Compatible Rope Sizes | 14 mm (9/16″) – 25 mm (1″) |
| Auto Anchor Compatible | No |
| Net Weight DC | 27Kg |
| Net Weight Hydraulic | 19Kg |
| Manual Operation | N/A |
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Muir VC3500 Capstans Windlass | Vessels 16-27m (51 – 86ft).
This Muir VC3500 capstan designed to suit vessels 16-27m (51 – 86ft) the Muir range of capstans provide reliable and heavy duty operation for mooring, warping and anchoring for all recreational and commercial applications. Efficient and quick they can be installed independently or as a complete system with windlasses. Manufactured to the highest quality standard, featuring heavy chrome and gear drive assembly. Accommodating varying deck thicknesses, they are popular for line hauling and fishing purposes. Available in 12 & 24 volt, Hydraulic & AC options.
Features
- Deck hugging snag free design
- Luxury chrome finish over marine grade bronze or 316 Stainless steel on some models
- Knurled or Fluted Capstan Drum
- Heavy duty dual direction motor in 12 & 24V, AC & Hydraulic
- Stainless steel shaft
- Stainless steel mounting bolts
- Installation/Operation booklet
Drawings
Top View

Side View
Package Inclusions
Included in the package

Circuit Breaker & Mounting Panel

Deck Switch

Installation/Operation booklet
Technical Specifications
| Name | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Recommended Vessel Length(m) | 16-27m |
| Recommended Vessel Length(ft) | 51 - 86ft |
| Power Supply Options | DC 12V, DC 24V, DC 48V |
| Recommended Muir Circuit Breaker | 150A/100A (12/24V) |
| Motor (Watts) | 1700Watts |
| Amps Workload | 185A/90A (12/24V) |
| Hydraulic Pressure | 11MPa |
| Hydraulic Flow | 28L/min |
| Max Load | 1530Kg |
| Workload | 510Kg |
| Max Line Speed | 16m/min |
| Compatible Rope Sizes | 14 mm (9/16″) – 25 mm (1″) |
| Auto Anchor Compatible | No |
| Net Weight DC | 27Kg |
| Net Weight Hydraulic | 19Kg |
| Manual Operation | N/A |
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Reviews
Muir windlasses offer the ultimate in anchoring performance, reliability and style.
- Paul Goss,
Our Muir capstans and windlasses have served us well over the years
“Our Muir capstans and windlasses have served us well over the years, and will continue to do so for a long time to come. Give me plenty of good chain and the right gear to handle it, every time” (in reference to a stormy night at sea)
- David McQueen
Remarkable Equipment
“This remarkable equipment has come out of a little place called Tasmania, which half the world doesn’t even know exists; out of a place called Kingston, which people definitely don’t know of; and its sold by these funny Tasmanians who are dogmatic, passionate and brilliant at what they do. They’re the ultimate product”
- Rober Clifford,
I still have great pleasure in specifying Muir winches
“Muir engineering have gone on to establish a global reputation as one of, if not the best, in the business... I still have great pleasure in specifying Muir winches on Incat new builds”



