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jrc · 10-01-2010, 08:36 PM

My boat came with the now discontinued windlass in this link:

http://www.maxwellmarine.com/gen_freedom.php

I have not seen a windlass of that style that can pass a thimble and a shackel. It would be nice.

The nice thing about this type is you just press the up button and the windlass pulls up the nylon rope and seamlessly switches to chain without touching a thing. Most times I don't even have to leave the helm.

I thought about all chain, but I would likely need at least 150 feet and that's pretty heavy.

BTW No-engine, the scope suggestions in the books range from 3 to 1 up to 7 to 1.

I usually don't need seven, because on Winnipesaukee, I'm never staying overnight. Plus using 200 feet in 30 feet of water means that you can swing almost 350 feet side to side. That's going to get you in trouble in a crowded anchorage.

For a half day on the hook I use about 3 to 1, unless there is big wind. Then find room for more.

10-01-2010, 08:36 PM	#11
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	My boat came with the now discontinued windlass in this link: http://www.maxwellmarine.com/gen_freedom.php I have not seen a windlass of that style that can pass a thimble and a shackel. It would be nice. The nice thing about this type is you just press the up button and the windlass pulls up the nylon rope and seamlessly switches to chain without touching a thing. Most times I don't even have to leave the helm. I thought about all chain, but I would likely need at least 150 feet and that's pretty heavy. BTW No-engine, the scope suggestions in the books range from 3 to 1 up to 7 to 1. I usually don't need seven, because on Winnipesaukee, I'm never staying overnight. Plus using 200 feet in 30 feet of water means that you can swing almost 350 feet side to side. That's going to get you in trouble in a crowded anchorage. For a half day on the hook I use about 3 to 1, unless there is big wind. Then find room for more.