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

[Ferris Wills]

I went the welded route and it’s all good - pulling the old capstan required a hefty puller and a lot of elbow grease. Also a good time to remove the motor and replace the gear oil, clean the connections, etc.

Ferris (505)


> On Sep 10, 2023, at 12:02 PM, John Beck via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> 
> Find a 5/16” gypsy and have it welded on to the capstan.
> Jb
> 
> 
>> On Sun, Sep 10, 2023 at 2:37 PM 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.
>> 
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------
>> Paul Hetherington
>> C320 Hull 155, 1994
>>