Sunset
Senior Member
- Joined
- May 12, 2013
- Messages
- 278
- Location
- Canada
- Vessel Name
- Manatee
- Vessel Make
- 1976 Albin 25 DeLuxe
My vessel is a fairly basic Albin 25, much of the time solo. Planning for a longer adventure(s), again, possibly solo. I am not in the greatest condition ( I am a youthful 67) and when weeds need to be hauled up by hand my heart and lungs leave me panting. I am concerned about being caught in an emergency situation with the need for a quick anchoring or weighing, sometimes repeatedly, and wishing for the assist of a windlass.
With the A25 running about 6-7000 lbs I am looking at something like the Powerwinch Powerwinch - Freefall Anchor Windlasses which has 450 lbs pulling power.
Features:
Aluminum finish with powder coat finish
Water tight seals
One-piece motor plate
Heat-treated, oil-impregnated gear system
Stainless steel drive shafts
Helm operated one-touch control
Protect-A-deck™ rubber gasket
Stainless steel fasteners
Stainless steel rope and chain guide
25 amp thermal circuit breaker
Dimensions: 10-9/16" L x 7" W x 6-5/16" H
Would this be an appropriate set-up? Here is the competition:
http://goo.gl/9Il5lK (Lewmar)
Features:
Low power consumption/current draw
Dual direction powered operation
Manual freefall
1/4" chain, gypsy size
Rope size: 1/2" 3-strand and 8 plait
Maximum pulling power: 225kg (500 lbs.)
Convenient above deck installation
3 year warranty
Kit includes: windlass, toggle switch & circuit breaker
With the A25 running about 6-7000 lbs I am looking at something like the Powerwinch Powerwinch - Freefall Anchor Windlasses which has 450 lbs pulling power.
Features:
Aluminum finish with powder coat finish
Water tight seals
One-piece motor plate
Heat-treated, oil-impregnated gear system
Stainless steel drive shafts
Helm operated one-touch control
Protect-A-deck™ rubber gasket
Stainless steel fasteners
Stainless steel rope and chain guide
25 amp thermal circuit breaker
Dimensions: 10-9/16" L x 7" W x 6-5/16" H
Would this be an appropriate set-up? Here is the competition:
http://goo.gl/9Il5lK (Lewmar)
Features:
Low power consumption/current draw
Dual direction powered operation
Manual freefall
1/4" chain, gypsy size
Rope size: 1/2" 3-strand and 8 plait
Maximum pulling power: 225kg (500 lbs.)
Convenient above deck installation
3 year warranty
Kit includes: windlass, toggle switch & circuit breaker
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