[C38] Windlass

Ann Boochever ctigloo at gci.net
Sun Jun 28 14:10:01 EDT 2009


Phil, After doing some more research, we ordered a Lofrans Progress 1000. If
you get a chance to take photos of your installation, we would love to see
them. 
Thanks,
Ann and Scott
Tacita II
Juneau, AK

Phil Gay" <eyriepg at comcast.net> wrote:

> I installed a vertical Lofrans with a capstan/gypsy combination on the deck so
> that the motor was at the foot of the Vberth (dry location) and the chain/rode
> falls into the anchor locker.  The tolerance for mounting was 1/8th inch but
> it works well.  I use 60¹ of chain spliced into 200¹ of 9/16² nylon 3 strand.
> More chain would be nice but I hate having that much weight up forward.
>  
> Phil Gay
> C38 049 Que Linda
> Everett, WA
>  
> 
> From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
> [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Ann Boochever
> Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 7:57 AM
> To: listserve at catalina38.org
> Subject: [C38] Windlass
>  
> Does anyone have advice on a windlass installation for C-38s. A vertical
> windlass seems like the obvious way to go, but I recall that some owners have
> mounted a windlass inside the anchor locker, which sounds appealing. Also, is
> it best to install a dedicated battery in the forepeak and, if so, where?
> Thanks for your help!
> Scott Miller
> Tacita II 
> 
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