Choosing the right equipment is an important job. It requires more than just adding a motor. Careful consideration should be given to all factors that have an impact on your sailing experience: boat size, sailing conditions, crew and convenience. Often, the choice is more complex than just the size of the motor. The source of power is also important. Hydraulic or electric — or manual for starters, and then growing with the challenge — the choice is yours.

The latest addition to our range of uncompromising electrical winches is the ANDERSEN Variable-speed COMPACT Motor™. ANDERSEN Variable-speed COMPACT Motor™ is especially developed for use as a winch motor. It is available in two versions; Below Deck, with smaller, built-in dimensions than a standard motor and Above Deck, featuring the winch mounted directly on the motor for deck or mast installation. This motor is highly efficient, with an impressive line speed and first-rate maximum load. The unit is extremely easy to install and is of course compatible with the ANDERSEN Modular Power System™.

This motor demonstrates why ANDERSEN Products™ are in a class of their own. When we say COMPACT, we mean COMPACT – We developed the motor with the size and shape of a winch in mind and then integrated the motor, gears and power control to make one COMPACT unit. That means no extra control boxes, all cables are connected directly to the unit. The motor is built on an entirely new commutator principle using no carbon brushes, resulting in the virtual elimination of  wear and tear. This new approach to motors also provides other advantages; including 30-50% less power consumption compared to a conventional electric motor.

Modular Power Systems
Evolution through Development

The Modular Power System™ is engineered with a focus on flexibility and simplicity. The flexibility makes it possible to choose and implement a motor-powered unit at a convenient time, since all ANDERSEN Self-Tailing Winches™ (28ST and above) are factory prepared for future change. Simplicity means very easy installation of your chosen powered unit. *Please note that the 28ST and 40ST models are also available in the COMPACT and 2+1 SE versions. For further information please contact your local ANDERSEN Distributor regarding the MPS for the COMPACT Above Deck™ version.

The modular design of this system also shows in the fact that a single-speed electric powered unit can be replaced with a 2-speed electric or hydraulic unit — simply by removing the center nut and mounting a new unit. No new holes are required.

The new COMPACT Motor™ in above deck version is mounted directly on the deck, and the winch is mounted directly onto the motor – without the need for a mounting plate. Subsequent dismantling is just as easy.

Winch Selection Guide - Click and use use our Web services to electronically calculate the details of your winch selection. Please note that this guide is based on standards and will not reflect all variables and differences in the large variety of yacht types and sizes on the market.

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