[C320-list] Upgrading the windlass

[jackbrennan]

Hi Mark:I read your article in Good Old Boat. Good job. I'm still mulling over which path to take. I figure I have the summer to decide because it's too hot in Florida.Jack BrennanSonas, 1998 Catalina 320Tierra Verde, Fl.Sent from my Galaxy
-------- Original message --------From: Mark Cole <boatnboot at me.com> Date: 5/14/21  7:36 PM  (GMT-05:00) To: "C320-List at catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Upgrading the windlass Hi, Jack;My 320 didn’t come with a windlass installed, so I started from scratch.  I went with a Maxwell RC6 vertical windlass and built a “shelf” for it to sit on, just below the chain locker door.  This windlass handles both 1/4” HT chain and 1/2” rope with the same gypsy - no need to move the rode from gypsy to wildcat.  So far, it works great.  I wrote an article about the installation process and I can send it to you if interested, or it will be in the next issue of Mainsheet.MarkFiddler’s Green #8> On May 11, 2021, at 5:21 PM, Jack Brennan <jackbrennan at bellsouth.net> wrote:> > So, after six weeks of cruising the Keys and western Florida, I’ve come to realize the value of a windlass – and not  the old and useless Maxwell VW500 currently on my 320. (It’s hell getting old …)> > A couple of questions for those who have already upgraded:> > • The Maxwell VW 10 seems to be the most recommended replacement on previous posts. Is this a plug and play for the VW 500, or do I have to make alterations to fit it? The specs seem very close.> • The VW 10 has separate wheels (?) for rope and chain. Is the rope fitting better than the one on the VW 500, which won’t feed line into the anchor locker (at least on mine) because it requires you to tail the rope constantly?> • Finally, has anyone gone with another brand? Your experience?> > Thanks in advance.> > Jack Brennan> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320> Tierra Verde, Fl.> Dolphin Cruising Club of Tampa Bay> > > > > > > Sent from Mail for Windows 10>