[C320-list] Maxwell 500 Anchor windlass maint question

[Warren Updike]

On C320.org, search "Maxwell" for good info. Apparently, the conversion to combo line/chain is no longer available from Maxwell. 
Make sure the cables have drip loops to prevent moisture from corroding the connections.

Warren and Pattie Updike
1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
Middle River, Chesapeake Bay


-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Westwood [mailto:scottwestwood at bellsouth.net] 
Sent: Sunday, January 22, 2017 1:36 PM
To: Catalina 320 Association
Subject: [C320-list] Maxwell 500 Anchor windlass maint question

 Two questions:
1. Has anybody changed the anchor windlass drum from line only to a combination line and Chain?  If so any details out there?2. Any videos or how to do maint on it?  I see about changing oil and/or lubing.
I am just starting to dig into this since it has not been used much in 10 years. (Previous owner never used it in 8 years).  It works fine but I want to help it live longer.  May want to use it more if I beef up the ground tackle.
thoughts?
Thanks,
Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net H (919)-362-8538    C (919)-618-7185