[C320-list] Windlass

[Richard A. Walker]

I got the kit to upgrade the Maxwell to have an additional chain gypsy.  It
works fine.  The details are on the web site.

Cheers,
 
Dick Walker
C-320 (687) WindWalker II
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118-2136
619.435.8986

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Stanley
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 4:08 PM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Windlass

Generally the C320 seems to have been fitted with the Maxwell 500.
The Maxwell 500 drum is meant for rope only ... and any chain is manually
wrapped around the drum.
This scares the drum and is not a tidy, nor smart way to work with chain and
anchor.
The Maxwell 800 does both and has a stronger lifting motor.
This has been superseded by the Maxwell 1000.
I would recommend you look at the Maxwell 1000.

Bruce Stanley
C320 #1084 Sydney Australia

PS I refused to have the Maxwell 500 and ordered our C320 with the Maxwell
800.
We carry 44 meters of 8mm chain and a 35lb NZ Manson CQR anchor


On Sat, Apr 5, 2008 at 8:28 AM, David Nolte <dcnolte at mac.com> wrote:

> My back is telling me that this season is the year to get a windlass.
>
> I would greatly appreciate any recommendations on brands, models, and
> installation.
>
> Thanks,
>
> David Nolte
> Beach House #4
>