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Muir VC500 Capstan | Vessels 5-9m (16 – 29ft).
This Muir VC500 capstan designed to suit vessels 5-9m (16 – 29ft) 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 Pannel

Deck Switch

Installation/Operation booklet
| Name | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Recommended Vessel Length(m) | 5-9m |
| Recommended Vessel Length(ft) | 16 - 29ft |
| Power Supply Options | DC 12V |
| Recommended Muir Circuit Breaker | 80A (12V) |
| Motor (Watts) | 550Watts |
| Amps Workload | 75A (12V) |
| Max Load | 150Kg |
| Workload | 50Kg |
| Max Line Speed | 25m/min |
| Compatible Rope Sizes | 10 mm (3/8″) – 12 mm (1/2″) |
| Auto Anchor Compatible | No |
| Net Weight DC | 9Kg |
| Manual Operation | N/A |
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Muir VC500 Capstan | Vessels 5-9m (16 – 29ft).
This Muir VC500 capstan designed to suit vessels 5-9m (16 – 29ft) 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 Pannel

Deck Switch

Installation/Operation booklet
Technical Specifications
| Name | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Recommended Vessel Length(m) | 5-9m |
| Recommended Vessel Length(ft) | 16 - 29ft |
| Power Supply Options | DC 12V |
| Recommended Muir Circuit Breaker | 80A (12V) |
| Motor (Watts) | 550Watts |
| Amps Workload | 75A (12V) |
| Max Load | 150Kg |
| Workload | 50Kg |
| Max Line Speed | 25m/min |
| Compatible Rope Sizes | 10 mm (3/8″) – 12 mm (1/2″) |
| Auto Anchor Compatible | No |
| Net Weight DC | 9Kg |
| Manual Operation | N/A |
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Reviews
Muir windlasses offer the ultimate in anchoring performance, reliability and style.
- Ilja Van
It is very nice that when we call with a question
“It is very nice that when we call with a question [Muir] will try to give you the needed information as quickly as possible, but more than that, they will think with you”
- Andrew Perkins
Working for Muir has improved our quality
“Working for Muir has improved our quality… Muir is always after ever-better quality”
- John Muir
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