Quick Windlasses Selection Guide

In the world of maritime equipment, the right windlass can make all the difference in ensuring smooth and hassle-free anchoring operations. Quick windlasses have established themselves as a trusted name in the industry, offering a range of options tailored to various vessel sizes and anchoring needs. To simplify your decision-making process, we present the Quick Windlass Selection Tables – a comprehensive resource designed to help you explore and compare the different models. Whether you're outfitting a yacht, sailboat, or motorboat, let these tables be your compass in choosing the perfect Quick windlass to anchor your maritime adventures.

Boat Size ( ft )	20	25	30	35	40	45	50	55	60	70	80	90
Aleph	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Dylan			X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Dave					X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Duke									X	X	X	X
Prince DP2E	X	X	X	X	X
Prince DP3E		X	X	X	X	X	X
Genius	X	X	X	X	X	X
Hector		X	X	X	X	X	X
Rider	X	X	X	X	X	X	X

Aleph - AL3 (Vertical)

Aleph Options	700 W		1000 W		1500 W
Boat Length	23 - 33 ft	7 - 10 m	33 - 46 ft	10 - 14 m	39 - 49 ft	12 - 15 m

Gypsy	8.00 mm - 5/16 in.				10.00 mm. - 3/8 in.
Chain	8.00 mm.	8.00 mm.	5/16 in.	5/16 in.	10.00 mm.	10.00 mm.	3/8 in.
	DIN 766	ISO	G4	BBB	DIN 766	ISO	G4
Rope	1/2 in. (12.70 mm.) – 9/16 in. (14.20 mm.) – 5/8 in. (15.80 mm.)				15.87 mm. / 5/8 in.

Dylan - DR4 (Vertical)

Dylan (DR4) Options	1500 W		1700 W		2000 W
Boat Length	33 - 53 ft	10 - 16 m	46 - 59 ft	14 - 18 m	46 - 66 ft	14 - 20 m

Gypsy	10.00 mm. – 3/8 in.			12.00 / 13.00 mm.
Chain	10.00 mm.	10.00 mm.	3/8 in.	13.00 mm.	12.00 mm.	7/16 in.
	DIN 766	ISO	G4	DIN 766	ISO	G4
Rope	5/8 in. (15.80 mm.) – 3/4 in. (19.00 mm.)			3/4 in. (19.00 mm.)

Dave - DV5 (Vertical)

Dave Options	1700 W		2000 W		2300 W		3000 W
Boat Length	39 - 52 ft	12 - 16 m	52 - 66 ft	16 - 20 m	66 - 79 ft	20 - 24 m	66 - 79 ft	20 - 24 m

Gypsy	10.00 mm. – 3/8 in.				12.00 / 13.00 mm.			14.00 mm.
Chain	10.00 mm.	10.00 mm.	3/8 in.	3/8 in.	13.00 mm.	12.00 mm.	7/16 in.	14.00 mm.	14.00 mm.	1/2 in.
	DIN 766	ISO	G4	BBB	DIN 766	ISO	G4	DIN 766	ISO	G4
Rope	3/4 in. (19.00 mm.)				3/4 in. (19.00 mm.)			3/4 in. (19.00 mm.)

Duke - DK6 (Vertical)

Duke Options	3000 W		3500 W
Boat Length	60 - 89 ft	16 - 27 m	75 - 95 ft	22 - 29 m

Gypsy	12.00 - 13.00 mm.			14 mm – 1/2 in.			16.00 mm.
Chain	12.00 mm.	13.00 mm.	7/16 in.	14.00 mm.	14.00 mm.	1/2 in.	16.00 mm.	16.00 mm.
	ISO	DIN 766	G4	DIN 766	ISO	G4	DIN 766	ISO

Hector - HC3 (Horizontal)

Hector Options	700 W		1000 W		1500 W
Boat Length	23 - 33 ft	7 - 10 m	33 - 43 ft	10 - 13 m	39 - 49 ft	12 - 15 m

Gypsy	8.00 mm. – 5/16 in.				10.00 mm. – 3/8 in.
Chain	8.00 mm.	8.00 mm.	5/16 in.	5/16 in.	10.00 mm.	3/8 in.
	DIN 766	ISO	G4	BBB	ISO (P.30)	G4
Rope	1/2 in. (12.70 mm.) – 9/16 in. (14.20 mm.) – 5/8 in. (15.80 mm.)				5/8 in. (15.80 mm.)

Prince - DP2E (Vertical)

Prince DP2E Options	500 W		800 W
Boat Length	20 - 33 ft	6 - 10 m	23 - 40 ft	7 - 12 m

Gypsy	6.00 mm.		7.00 mm. – 1/4 in.				8.00 mm.		5/16 in.
Chain	6.00 mm.	6.00 mm.	7.00 mm.	7.00 mm.	1/4 in.	1/4 in.	8.00 mm.	8.00 mm.	5/16 in.
	DIN 766	ISO	DIN 766	ISO	G4	BBB	DIN 766	ISO	G4
Rope	1/2 in. (12.70 mm.)

Prince - DP3 (Vertical)

Prince DP3 Options	700 W		1000 W		1500 W
Boat Length	23 - 40 ft	7 - 12 m	33 - 46 ft	10 - 14 m	39 - 49 ft	12 - 15 m

Gypsy	8.00 mm - 5/16 in.				10.00 mm. - 3/8 in.
Chain	8.00 mm.	8.00 mm.	5/16 in.	5/16 in.	10.00 mm.	10.00 mm.	3/8 in.
	DIN 766	ISO	G4	BBB	DIN 766	ISO	G4
Rope	14.28 mm. - 15.87 mm. / 9/16 in. - 5/8 in.				15.87 mm. / 5/8 in.

Rider - R3 (Vertical)

Rider Options	700 W		1000 W		1400 W
Boat Length	23 - 33 ft	7 - 10 m	33 - 43 ft	10 - 13 m	39 - 49 ft	12 - 15 m

Gypsy	8.00 mm - 5/16 in.				10.00 mm. - 3/8 in.
Chain	8.00 mm.	8.00 mm.	5/16 in.	5/16 in.	10.00 mm.	3/8 in.
	DIN 766	ISO	G4	BBB	ISO (P.30)	G4

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