Calypso has a Lewmar Ocean windlass, #2 size IIRC.  I went oversized to handle 
a 65lb CQR and 90' of chain.  It has served well with some heavy use for 14 
years.  I now have the gear box off the boat for re-painting and have not seen 
any mechanical wear.



Martin

Calypso

1971 C&C 43

Seattle

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From: CnC-List [cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] on behalf of Richard N. Bush via 
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Sent: Saturday, January 03, 2015 7:07 AM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Subject: Re: Stus-List Anchor Windlass

Hi all; I hope everyone had a great New Years! I am looking for feedback on an 
anchor windlass; my boat, (1985 C&C 37, CB, new to me last year) came with an 
older model Powerwinch 502 unit, ( not to be confused with the current 
Powerwinch 500 which is for pontoon boats); I have little experience with 
windlasses, all of my prior boats were easy enough to haul the anchor by hand.

This unit is mounted on a heavy stainless bracket and appears to be appropriate 
size for the boat; however, it does not work and so far I haven't been able to 
determine whether it is an electrical issue or a mechanical issue; my question 
is; given the age of this unit, should I bother at all?  The advertised 
comparable Powerwinch units are in the $600-700 range and I am thinking that in 
the future, parts availability and reliability will be more important than 
saving a few buck now...so please let me know your thoughts, and if you think 
replacement is warranted, what would you recommend?   If this unit is worth 
keeping, what would you recommend troubleshooting-wise?

Many thanks......
Richard
1985 C&C 37 CB; Ohio River; Mile 596
Richard N. Bush
2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite Nine
Louisville, Kentucky 40220-1462
502-584-7255





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