[C38] advice. Manual windlass?

[Max Soto]

Don, Estancia came with a manual windlass and I hate it!
 I have only used it twice in nine years. Despite the weight of my 45lbs
CQR and 20 feet of 5/16" (just switched from 3/8"!) and 3/4" rode, I prefer
lifting it by hand than use the windlass. It is painfully slow!
Already got a electric windlass precess on its way. Bought the motor,
switches, control box, etc for a Lewmar concept 1 for $80, but the deck
assembly is missing, so I'm checking ebay on a daily basis looking for it.
Hopefully, soon I 'll have it installed!

Regards, Max

2012/1/10 Don Strong <drstrong at ucdavis.edu>

>  Damas y Caballeros.
> We are just back from a sailing adventure in Baja (more on that when I
> have finished a blog about it). The boat anchored next to us in Bollandra
> cove on Isla Carmen had a manual windlass with which the tiny, aged woman
> singlehander raised miles of chain. Today's question for you. Anyone
> install a manual windlass on a C38? I'm simply not into the electricity for
> a powered windlass even though we have the batteries.  As the years pass, I
> am facing the specter of needing a windlass.
> Thanks, Don
>
> On 1/10/12 8:23 AM, Larry Malmberg wrote:
>
> Great question, where would you put it given the limited amount of space
> in the engine compartment on a Catalina 38?  I know with my "old" engine I
> could barely check the oil etc. and now even with the new one with more
> space it's a bit cramped.  We did install in the bow a electric 12vdc water
> maker.
>
>
>
>
> Best regards,
>
> Larry Malmberg
> Team Hassle
>
>
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> *On Behalf Of *Craig
> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 10, 2012 8:06 AM
> *To:* Catalina 38 Listserve
> *Subject:* [C38] Watermaker
>
>   Has anyone installed an engine driven high pressure pump on their boat
> for a watermaker? If so.....how and where?
>
> Craig Steinkraus
> “Wings”
>
>
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Max Soto
C38 #198 ESTANCIA
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
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