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

[Rich Allen]

A search turned up a rather complete discussion the C34 site, which uses
the same windlass.  In brief summary;
The Maxwell kit was discontinued long ago
The rope-only windlass can handle chain if the chrome is removed
Running chain on the chrome will chip away the chrome producing chards
which may be sharp

Here is the link:
https://c34.org/bbs/index.php?topic=3906.0

Destiny #265
Rich Allen

On Sun, Sep 10, 2023 at 3:37 PM Darren Hulbert via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> I did a fair amount of searching for the Maxwell kit to no avail. I
> elected to purchase the VW10-8 (about 2k). It’s a beast, but it fits with
> minor modification.
>
> #816
> Reposado
>
>
>
> > On Sep 10, 2023, at 3:03 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
> >>
>