Stern windlasses BH8-6 6mm 12V stern (and bow) windlass
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Built for boats where space is limited, this compact anchor winch is designed for hidden bow or stern installation. Its automatic free fall system, Wave Design™ chainwheel and efficient rope and chain management provide reliable anchoring control, with a maximum pulling capacity of 410 kg.
Product Description
Designed to deliver strong anchoring performance without compromising deck aesthetics, this compact anchor winch is installed below deck, keeping the bow or stern area clean and uncluttered. Its advanced Wave Design™ chainwheel provides smooth, controlled handling of rope and chain combinations, helping to minimise wear while maintaining secure grip and reliable operation throughout the anchoring process.
Driven by a powerful 600W 12V motor, the unit offers a maximum pulling capacity of 410 kg and a static holding load of 1200 kg. A sealed marine grade oil bath gearbox ensures efficient power transfer and dependable long term performance, even in harsh marine conditions. Automatic free fall functionality enables fast anchor deployment, while an emergency free fall feature provides an additional level of safety in the event of power interruption. Suitable for use with 6 mm chain and 12 mm rope, this winch provides a practical and dependable anchoring solution for a wide variety of sailing and motor vessels.
| ⚙️ Specifications | ||||||||
| Model | BH8-6 6mm 12V | BH8-6 6mm 24V | BH8 7mm 12V | BH8 7mm 24V | BH8-8 8mm – 5-16 inch 12V | BH8-8 8mm – 5/16 inch 24V | BH8 8mm 5/16 inch 48V/12V | BH8 8mm 5/16 inch 48V/24V |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor | 600 W | 600 W | 600 W | 600 W | 1000 W | 1200 W | 1200 W | 1200 W |
| Voltage | 12 V | 24 V | 12 V | 24 V | 12 V | 24 V | 48/12 V | 24/48 V |
| Weight | 9,6 kg 21,2 lbs |
9,8 kg 21,6 lbs |
9,6 kg 21,2 lbs |
9,8 kg 21,6 lbs |
14 kg 30,9 lbs |
14 kg 0,9 lbs |
14 kg 30,9 lbs |
14 kg 30,9 lbs |
| Maximum pull/lift | 410 kg – 904 lbs | 410 Kg 904 lbs |
410 kg 904 lbs |
410 kg 904 lbs |
900 kg 1984 lbs |
900 kg 1984 lbs |
900 kg 1984 lbs |
900 kg 1984 lbs |
| Chain short link | 6 mm 1/4 inch |
6 mm 1/4 inch |
7 mm 1/4 inch |
7 mm 1/4 inch |
8 mm 5/16 inch |
8 mm 5/16 inch |
8 mm 5/16 inch |
8 mm 5/16 inch |
| Rope | 12 mm 1/2 inch |
12 mm 1/2 inch |
12 mm 1/2 inch |
12 mm 1/2 inch |
12 – 16 mm 9/16 – 5/8 inch |
14 – 16 mm 9/16 – 5/8 inch |
14 – 16 mm 9/16 – 5/8 inch |
14 – 16 mm 9/16 – 5/8 inch |
| Static hold | 1200 kg 2646 lbs |
1200 kg 2646 lbs |
1200 kg 2646 lbs |
1200 kg 2646 lbs |
1200 kg 2646 lbs |
1200 kg 2646 lbs |
1200 kg 2646 lbs |
1200 kg 2646 lbs |
| Chain speed | 28 m/min 92 ft/min |
28 m/min 92 ft/min |
28 m/min 92 ft/min |
28 m/min 92 ft/min |
32 m/min 105 ft/min |
32 m/min 105 ft/min |
32 m/min 105 ft/min |
32 m/min 105 ft/min |
| Rope speed | 24 m/min 79 ft/min |
24 m/min 79 ft/min |
24 m/min 79 ft/min |
24 m/min 79 ft/min |
28 m/min 92 ft/min |
28 m/min 92 ft/min |
28 m/min 92 ft/min |
28 m/min 92 ft/min |





