Quick Windlass Prince DP3 1000W Vertical Without Drum – 12V or 24V, 8mm Chain is a vertical anchor windlass designed to raise and lower a boat’s anchor using a rope-and-chain anchor rode. Its compact vertical configuration keeps the motor and gearbox below deck, leaving the stainless-steel base and gypsy assembly accessible above deck. This arrangement provides a clean installation around the bow while supporting dependable anchor handling on compatible boats.

Powered by a 1000 W electric motor, this Quick windlass is available for either a 12 V DC or 24 V DC electrical system. The 12 V model has a working load of 120 kg and a maximum working load of 370 kg, while the 24 V model increases these figures to 150 kg and 450 kg. Both versions deliver a maximum pull of 1,000 kg. Chain speed reaches up to 39.6 m/min on the 12 V version and 40.9 m/min on the 24 V version under no-load conditions, helping retrieve the anchor rode efficiently.

This anchor windlass uses a single rope-chain gypsy configured for an 8 mm chain. It allows a correctly matched rope-and-chain rode to pass through the same gypsy, making the unit suitable for common anchoring arrangements used on motorboats, cruisers and yachts. The manual free-fall system allows the anchor rode to be released when required, while the supplied pressure lever helps maintain contact between the rode and gypsy. An inspection lid provides access to the gypsy and chain path for routine checking and maintenance.

The visible base is manufactured from marine-grade AISI 316 stainless steel, providing a durable and clean-looking deck installation. Below deck, the 1000 W model uses a technopolymer gearbox, while its motor is protected to IP67. An integrated sensor and magnet also support connection to a compatible chain counter system. Available without a drum, this version is intended for installations that do not require a separate warping drum. It is recommended for boats approximately 10–14 metres (33–46 ft), although final selection should also consider vessel type, anchor weight, anchor-rode arrangement, and installation requirements.

Specifications:

Brand: Quick
Series: Prince DP3
Product Type: Vertical anchor windlass
Configuration: Without drum
Motor Power: 1000 W
Power Supply Options: 12 V DC or 24 V DC
Gypsy Type: Rope-chain gypsy
Chain Size: 8 mm
Base Material: AISI 316 stainless steel
Motor Protection: IP67
Lower Gearbox: Technopolymer
Recommended Boat Length: Approximately 10–14 m (33–46 ft)
Maximum Pull: 1,000 kg (2,204 lb)
Weight: 17.4 kg (38 lb)
Warranty: 3 years
Additional Functions: Manual free-fall, inspection lid, and integrated chain-counter sensor and magnet

12 V Performance:

Maximum Working Load: 370 kg (816 lb)
Working Load: 120 kg (264 lb)
Current Absorption at Working Load: 140 A
Maximum Chain Speed: 39.6 m/min (129.9 ft/min)
Chain Speed at Working Load: 20.4 m/min (66.9 ft/min)

24 V Performance:

Maximum Working Load: 450 kg (992 lb)
Working Load: 150 kg (331 lb)
Current Absorption at Working Load: 80 A
Maximum Chain Speed: 40.9 m/min (134.2 ft/min)
Chain Speed at Working Load: 21.4 m/min (70.2 ft/min)

Key Features:

• Quick Windlass Prince DP3 1000W Vertical Without Drum – 12V or 24V, 8mm Chain combines a compact vertical design with a powerful electric anchor-retrieval system for compatible boats.
• Available in separate 12 V DC and 24 V DC versions to suit different onboard electrical systems.
• The rope-chain gypsy handles a compatible rope-and-chain anchor rode through one gypsy.
• Designed for use with an 8 mm anchor chain; the exact chain standard and rope diameter must match the selected gypsy.
• AISI 316 stainless-steel base provides a durable exposed surface for installation on the foredeck.
• IP67-rated electric motor provides protection suitable for its specified marine installation environment.
• Manual free-fall supports rapid anchor deployment when the system is correctly installed and operated.
• Integrated sensor and magnet allow the windlass to work with a compatible chain counter.
• Inspection lid improves access to the gypsy and anchor-rode path during routine checks.
• The without-drum configuration is suitable when a separate warping drum is not required.
• Supplied with a contactor unit and technopolymer handle for the applicable configuration.

Applications / Suitable For:

• Quick Windlass Prince DP3 1000W Vertical Without Drum – 12V or 24V, 8mm Chain is suitable for anchor handling on boats approximately 10–14 metres (33–46 ft).
• Suitable for motorboats, cruising boats and yachts with a compatible bow locker, deck layout and electrical system.
• Intended for vertical installation where the gypsy and stainless-steel base remain above deck, and the motor assembly is mounted below deck.
• Suitable for anchoring systems that use a correctly matched 8 mm chain and compatible rope-to-chain splice.
• Useful for replacing manual anchor retrieval with an electric boat anchor winch controlled through an appropriate windlass control system.

FAQs:

Q: Is this Quick anchor windlass supplied with a drum?
A: No. This is the DP3 1000W without-drum configuration.

Q: Can the same windlass operate on both 12 V and 24 V?
A: No. Separate 12 V and 24 V models are available, so the correct version must be selected for the boat’s electrical system.

Q: What chain size does this marine windlass support?
A: It is configured for an 8 mm chain. Confirm the chain standard and rope size match the selected gypsy before ordering.

Q: What boat size is the DP3 1000W recommended for?
A: Quick recommends the 1000 W model for boats approximately 10–14 metres (33–46 ft), subject to boat type and anchor-rode arrangement.