Windlass Installation Quick Guide
M1512-08 Specifications
M1512-08: Mako 1500 Vertical Windlass for Boats up to 65ft.
Unit Weight: 43lb.
Shaft Diameter: 25mm / 1.0in.
Designed for Boats: 12 to 20m / 40 to 65ft.
Boat Weight: up to 27,216kg / 60,000lb.
Electrical System: 12-Volt
Max Working Load: 485kg / 1,069lb.
Max Power Pull: 1,185kg / 2,612lb.
Max Speed Down: 38m / 125ft. min. approx.
Max Speed Up: 21m / 71ft. min, approx. (under normal load using 8mm / 5/16” chain)
Chain Gypsy: 8MM DIN766 / 5/16” HT G43 Marine Windlass Chain and 5/8″ Rope
Chain Size: 8mm DIN766 / 5/16”
Chain Length: 50 to 75m / 164 to 246ft.
Rope Size: 16mm / 5/8”
Anchors: 20 to 45kg / 44 to 99lb.
Ground Tackle Weight: 160kg / 353lb. Max ground tackle weight = 30% of max working load (The weight of chain, rope and anchor in total).
Motor: 1500watt, 12volt
Max Amp Draw: 125amp, 12v
Circuit Breaker: 135amp
Cable Size: 2 AWG (depending on cable length)
Deck Thickness: 25mm to 65mm / 1″ to 2.5″ (up to 3″ with customer supplied bolts)
Switch Gear Required for Installation: Rocker Switch #90801, optional Foot Switch #90900B
Recommended Rope/Chain Combinations: Galvanized ISO HT Grade 43 or Stainless-Steel Type 316L HT Grade S4 Windlass Marine Chain spliced to 24 Plait Double Braid Polyester or 8 strand Nylon rope. See Rode Kits here: https://www.anchorliftdirect.com/product-category/rode-kits/
Included with Purchase: Windlass Unit, Motor & Gearbox, Solenoid, Circuit Breaker, Handle, Gear Box Backing Plate, EPDM Base Gasket, Thread Locker, Hardware, Mounting Template and Installation Quick Guide.
Each unit is bench tested prior to shipping.
NOTE: If the boat is heavy for its size or is used commercially, please select one model up when choosing a windlass.