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Old 01-08-2011, 12:34 PM   #4
phishown
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RE: Need Help with Windlass Application

The paravanes will be removed and only installed right before deployment. *Everything is in the design stage on that end....I have thought of the sailboat winch, however, I am wanting a anchor windlass also. *I have a bridge so the angle will be offset with a block and tackle installed on the bridge. *I assume there will be much stress on the block and tackle and it will have to be reinforced greatly since the mast weighs around 200lbs. *It is made out of 4" stainless. * I will have a stanchion installed in the cockpit to support the weight when lowered. *One concern I have is raising my center of gravity. *However, I plan on putting genset down in the bilge so it seems that would offset the height/weight of the mast. The mast is 14' 6" tall...so that puts my clearance at 16' over all and I am needing around 13' for the bridges @ high tide. * Thanks for the input any ideas or constructive criticism would be appreciated.

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