I've got a 25 year old Maxwell vertical. I've only used it a couple of times, but it seems very robust.
On Thu, Dec 29, 2016 at 10:14 PM, Andrew Burton via CnC-List < [email protected]> wrote: > I don't recall anyone complaining that their windlass was too big! > Unfortunately, I have no experience with the Maxwell. I just installed a > Lewmar that I'm pleased with. It is all stainless, which was important to > me. No manual recovery, though, which is a downside. > > Andy > C&C 40 > Peregrine > > Andrew Burton > 61 W Narragansett > Newport, RI > USA 02840 > > http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ > +401 965-5260 > > > On Dec 29, 2016, at 21:37, Steve Thomas via CnC-List < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > > > > Maxwell Liberty RC2500, 12 volt. > > > > Westmarine had one of these for sale at a considerable discount, and I > have been looking around for something for my 1980 C&C36 project boat. The > boat has never has any sort of windlass installed, and I want to get some > serious ground tackle for cruising purposes. Long story short, there was > only one in stock so I placed an order to ship to store, but I could return > it when it comes in if I change my mind. > > > > I really like the built in geared manual recovery, and the chain tube is > round which would be easier to plug for passages.The stock gypsy is for 3/8 > chain, but there is/was a 5/16 version that will fit. It is big and > powerful for the size of boat, and maybe overkill to spend a boat buck for > a new windlass. I also wonder why Maxwell decided to stop making that > particular line, so any experience, information, or thoughtful comment > regarding these things would be much appreciated. I have never sailed, > except for an afternoon day sail on Jim Watt's boat, on a boat that was > equipped with a vertical windlass, let alone one with a capstan. > > > > http://www.maxwellmarine.com/PDF/Catalogue/MAXWELL_PS_2010-2011_usa.pdf > > > > Steve Thomas > > C&C36 > > Merritt Island, FL > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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