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

[Paul Hetherington]

Thanks Ken.  My experience, also with bigger than 1/4 inch chain (as you
say 3/8?) is that it double wrap occasional binds and when it does, with no
reverse gear, it can be very difficult to unbind.  Then choice words tend
to fly.


On Sun, Sep 10, 2023 at 11:56 AM KEN GEIGER <kendgb at aol.com> wrote:

> 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 Dream
> At 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
>
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