[C320-list] Has anyone tried switching out windlass capstan to one with a gypsy? What did you learn?

[KEN GEIGER]

Paul, you do not say chain size.
We have bigger than 1/4" (3/8?) Chain and are able to double wrap it.  Double wrap the rope on the stock drum too.  Are losing chrome but are in fresh water.
Ken Geiger #765 2000 Norther DreamAt anchor Giants Tomb Island  Georian Bay
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  On Sun, Sept 10, 2023 at 2:36 p.m., Paul Hetherington via C320-list<c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:   We could use a little help pulling up the anchor when it gets to the 20 or
so feet of chain.  A single wrap around the existing gypsy-less capstan is
less reliable than we would like.

Has anyone attempted to switch out the capstan for one with a gypsy like CD
shows here?
https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/catalina-309320/hull-deck/forward/anchor-windlass-c-320-amp-c-34/

I"m guessing this became standard equipment on boats of newer vintage.

Thanks for any feedback.

Cheers, Paul.

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Paul Hetherington
C320 Hull 155, 1994