[C320-list] revisiting windlass selection and placement

[JJ Morrison]

I have a Maxwell 500 with 150' of 1/4" chain and 100' of nylon rode. It is installed in the anchor well and works great; don't believe it's ever been taxed to it's max as I idle up to the anchor and let the momentum of the boat break the anchor free then the windlass works to get the anchor and chain rode aboard; probably only needs about 75lb of pull for this phase. Only complaint I have is I'd like to have a hand operated control rather than the foot switch which Maxwell doesn't offer as a retrofit. Would also like to be able to lower the anchor using the windlass in the power mode rather than a  breaking mode. Perhaps the newer models offer this, I know Lewmar does.
Cheers
JohnM
1999#574
 

> From: jcscott at cpsc.com
> Date: Sat, 8 Oct 2011 08:56:49 -0400
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> CC: jcscott at cpsc.com
> Subject: [C320-list] revisiting windlass selection and placement
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> Thanks, in advance, for indulging me with guidance on a question I know has been asked before...
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> I currently have no windlass on my 1993 C320 (Wooshkeetaan). I'm trying to figure out which I should get, maybe leaning toward the Maxwell 800 (to accommodate rode and chain) but I'm open to considering alternatives. I am also interested in knowing what the real downside is of mounting the windlass on the deck (rather than in the anchor locker). I know having it off the deck might be convenient, but is it really essential? What is your experience?
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> John Scott
> Wooshkeetaan #15
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