I got a Lofrans Tigres from billacle.com for $1750. It's horizontal, and way more than I need for a C&C 35.
http://us.binnacle.com/p5536/Lofrans-Tigres-Windlass-12-Vdc-1500w/product_info.html John On Fri, Dec 30, 2016 at 9:14 AM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List < [email protected]> wrote: > 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 <(301)%20541-8551> > > _______________________________________________ > > 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! > >
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