Is this for real?

[Portuguese]

As you guys know, I am building my own boat and every cent counts.
Locally I found a windlass not as expensive as all the others and it looks like it can do the job perfectly. The equipment is a 1500 watts vertical windlass ready to work with 8 or 10 mm chain and 5/8” double braid line. However, according to the manufacture, they only recommend their own double braid, or any 3 strand anchor line.
With 55,000 lbs of displacement, will I we be good with 5/8” line?
Thanks for your help

 

[rwidman]

I would be wary of a product that's "not as expensive as all the others".


A farmer was at the feed store to buy oats and asked about the best price. The salesman said "I can give you a great price on oats that have already been through the horse but if you want fresh oats, the price will be higher."

I would stick with one of the name brand manufacturers that have proven themselves in service and where parts and service are likely to be available when needed in the future.

 

[Rambler]

Reminds me of the ad for a used parachute:

"Used once, never opened."

Cheaper is rarely better.

 

[Portuguese]

...here is the machine
Anchorlift - Windlasses: 40-65 foot Boats

M1512C

 

[JD]

...here is the machine
Anchorlift - Windlasses: 40-65 foot Boats

M1512C

Company looks liget. But web sites do that for folks.

 

[skipperdude]

Vertical windlass. Sometimes a vertical is mounted inside so not as much salt water intrusion to cause corrosion.

External are usually better made.

Could be the difference in cost.

sd

 

[Phil Fill]

As long as you went with alternative #3. with a max pull of 2,640 lbs.
Alt. 3 Chain/rope
3/8" HT G4
Rope 16mm - 5/8"
3/8" HT G4
Rope 16mm - 5/8"
3/8" HT G4
Rope 16mm - 5/8"


We have a canvas cover for the windless that has lasted for 15+ years.

 

[Portuguese]

...Thank you guys. I appreciate your input

 

[FF]

With 55,000 lbs of displacement, will I we be good with 5/8” line?

Depends , probably too thick for overnight as minor boat movement wont stretch it, probably too light for a named storm.

As most folks choose to anchor where waves wont get them , the boats windage is key to anchor loads.

The windlasses look like a very complete line , where are they made?

China , Italy? Local?

Are parts easy to get?

Call and ask for a replacement motor and see what the delay/cost would be.

 

[JAT]

Company looks liget. But web sites do that for folks.

They have a US office in Largo, FL....and it seems the home office is in Norway...

I was at Don's Salvage in Clearwater the other day...they had a few bow rollers and anchors from this outfit... Didn't look too bad....