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Old 04-07-2016, 08:44 AM   #402
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Originally Posted by Panope View Post
Marko, Ultimately, I could raise perhaps 3 or 4 times my current ground tackle (45 lb anchor, 3/8" chain) as the windlass has a 'low speed' gear ratio that I almost never use.

But this would be a ridiculously slow retrieval so in practical terms, I might do OK with a 60 pound anchor and 1/2" chain. But that might get old pretty quick in deep anchorages. Also, wear and tear on the windlass might be too much for a long life if I asked it to lift more than I do.

There is almost no chance that I will ever get a bigger boat so for me, windlass shopping is something I will never have to do.

Steve
Just luck!

Found this original boxed unused cherry, for $400 ... just days before it's original 39 yr old "absolutely perfect match" on our Tolly gave up the ghost. Plan to soon swap em! EZ Pezie!! May rebuild old one as a spare.
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