[C320-list] Windlass replacement

[Chris Burti]

I thought that was likely the case, but thought others might benefit from the tip…take pictures and writ it up!!!

Thanks,
Chris Burti
Farmville, NC

From: Doug Treff
Sent: Wednesday, October 4, 2017 9:57 AM
To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Windlass replacement

Thanks Chris - I'm really looking for a better arrangement, and I'd like
something with a proper chain gypsy that can handle a rope-chain splice.

--
Doug Treff
doug at treff.us

On Wed, Oct 4, 2017, at 09:42 AM, Chris Burti wrote:
> Doug,
> It sounds as if you may be decided on replacing the windlass for an
> upgrade but if not , I offer a couple suggestions. 
> If the gears are not broken and problem is the motor, look at Karl
> Mielenhausen’s article on maintenance of it, use that as guide to remove
> the motor and then carry it to an alternator and starter repair shop for
> a rebuild. 
> Second, if you cut off a couple of three inch sections of bicycle tube
> and slip them over the drum, it will handle chain fairly well 
> Best Regards,
> Chris Burti
> 
> 
> > On Oct 4, 2017, at 8:23 AM, Doug Treff <doug at treff.us> wrote:
> > 
> > All,
> > 
> > I'd like to hear from any of you who may have replaced their VC500
> > windlass. Mine is done. It no longer works, and I'm replacing all my
> > rode this year. Seems like a good time to revisit the windlass situation
> > as well. I've read a lot about the Maxwell windlasses. Seems that this
> > one is a vertical windlass mounted horizontally. I've considered
> > replacing the windlass with another Maxwell VW series that has the chain
> > gypsy but I have heard of problems with the chain jumping off the gypsy
> > due to the small amount of engagement of the chain in the gypsy.
> > If any of you have made the switch to another make and/or model of
> > windlass, I'd love to hear what you found regarding usability,
> > installation (what models will fit in the 320), etc...
> > I'm a blank slate. Since my windlass does not handle chain, is broken,
> > and the retrofit kit is discontinued, it's time to replace. Bonus points
> > if you have pictures to share!
> > Thanks,
> > 
> > --
> > Doug Treff
> > 1996 - Hull 350 - September Song
> > doug at treff.us
> > 
> >