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OWNER'S MANUAL

Specifications, deck fitting, cable sizing and wiring, warping operation, troubleshooting and the service-kit list for the Lewmar VX capstan (VXC).

DocumentLewmar VX Capstan (VXC) Owner's Manual
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Lewmar VX Capstan (VXC) — Owner's Manual

Specifications

Model Power Motor Typical max pull Max line speed Typical working load Current at working load Total weight Circuit breaker
VXC 12 V 800 W 920 kg (2028 lb) 21 m/min (63 ft/min) 230 kg (507 lb) 58 A 7.0 kg (15.4 lb) 70 A

Values tested at +/- 10% on a 12/24V system. Rope: 10 -14 mm and 16 - 20 mm, 3 strand and 8 plait.

Fitting

  • Tools: crimping pliers / wire stripper, suitable cable and crimp terminals, marine sealant.
  • Make an accurate drilling template from the product dimensions, positioned with reference to the bow roller, the locker below and the swing of the manual handle; choose a flat area if possible.
  • Drill 4 × 10mm (3/8”) holes for the mounting studs and 15mm (13/32”, as printed) for the gearbox fitting; cut the mainshaft hole with a 100mm (3 15/16”) hole saw.
  • Seal the cut edges, then screw the studs into the base until they bottom out; studs with a flat go with the flat nearest the base of the windlass.

Electrical

  • Install to ISO 10133 as a minimum; cable insulation rated 90°C or higher. Length = battery + to battery - including breaker and switch gear.
  • Cable for VXC: 35 mm² to ISO 10133 Annex A for 20 m; 2 AWG to ABYC E11 for L= 66 feet.
  • Circuit breaker supplied: 90A (Part No 68000349), close to the battery in a dry, accessible place; reset by hand after a trip.
  • Contactor 68000939, 3 A fuse; switch wire 1.5 mm2 (16 AWG, as printed).
  • When tightening the motor terminal front nut, hold the back nut with a second wrench; do not overtighten.

This manual gives two different breaker / current figures for the VXC: 58 A with a 70 A breaker in the specification table, and 112 A current with a 90 A breaker (68000349) in the cable table and wiring text (as printed). Check with us before ordering a breaker.

Operation

  • Keep limbs, clothing and hair clear; operate with the footswitch; do not overload or stall.
  • Lay the warp on the drum, three turns clockwise, put a light even tension on it, then switch on. For very heavy pulls use short bursts of about 10 seconds.
  • If it stalls, switch off and wait a few seconds; reset a tripped breaker by hand. Avoid stalls longer than a few seconds.
  • Secure the rope to an independent strong point (e.g. cleat). Isolate at the breaker when not in use.

Troubleshooting

Problem Cause / remedy
Rode pays out while not in use Rode not secured and drive cap slack: tighten the drive cap with the winch handle and always secure the rode independently.
Fails to operate or sluggish Usually electrical. Keep proper voltage: 13.5 Volts on 12 Volt systems (26.5 Volts on 24 Volt); constant low voltage damages the motor. Check cable size, switches, connections, battery, isolator, fuse and motor.

VXC Service Kits

Part No. Description
66000799 Windlass handle – item 1 (1) View part →
66100124 VX1 drum kit – items 2 (1), 3 (1), 4 (1) View part →
66100137 VX 12v motor/gearbox assembly – items 16 (1), 17 (1), 18 (1), 19 (1), 20 (1), 21 (2), 22 (2) Ask us to source it →
66100146 VXC base unit – items 7 (1), 9 (1) Ask us to source it →
66100147 VXC manual & kit – items 1 (1), 10 (1), 11 (4), 12 (4), 13 (4) Ask us to source it →
66100148 VXC drive kit – items 5 (1), 6 (1), 14 (1), 15 (1) Ask us to source it →
68000349 Circuit breaker 90A View part →
68000939 Contactor View part →

Lewmar VXC exploded view with item numbers

Need a part that isn't listed? Ask us to source it and quote the part number from the PDF.

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