[C320-list] Windlass

[Warren Updike]

David, I was wrong!  I hate when that happens.  Both times have been very 
unsettling for me.  Apparently, the Maxwell VC 500 is still being made.  Try 
this: www.maxwellmarine.com/gen_vc.php?sub=features

The VC 500 seems designed for a vertical installation, yet on the C320s they 
are mounted horizontally.  This may be one of only a few units that can be 
mounted either way.  You need to know if your anchor locker is shaped to 
accommodate the horizontal installation.  On my #62, it seem as the locker 
was specifically designed to provide for the horiz VC 500.

I see from the manual (my first look,) that there is an annual maintenance 
schedule that requires checking the lube level in the gear box.  I've never 
done this.  I think I should.

Has anyone ever replaced the gear box lube on the VC 500?  If so, what is 
the procedure?  It seems the whole thing has to come out to access the gear 
box to replace the lube.  Is that true?  Apparently, when installed 
horizontally the sight glass is useless as it is intended to be used in a 
vertical installation.

Warren & Pattie Updike
C320, #62, 1994, "Warr De Mar"
Frog Mortar Creek, Middle River
Chesapeake Bay

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Nolte" <dcnolte at mac.com>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 5:28 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Windlass


> 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
>
>