How do you get the cover off this thing?

boatsnbars · Post by **boatsnbars** » Thu May 16, 2013 9:49 am

I want to take the cover off my windlass for cleaning and inspection. It's old school, but it works fine. Can't figure out how to get the cover off. Please disregard condition of the teak, it is on the list.

1995 390 express · Post by **1995 390 express** » Thu May 16, 2013 6:01 pm

mine has 2 push pins - one on each side towards the front of push em both in and it lifts off

Away On Busine$$ · Post by **Away On Busine$$** » Thu May 16, 2013 8:50 pm

Answer! Don't know, I don't have one but; your teak looks as bad as mine. And its the first thing on my list. Did the swim platform last fall.

boatsnbars · Post by **boatsnbars** » Fri May 17, 2013 9:13 am

Thanks, I will look for the push pins. As far as teak goes nothing some sandpaper, Sikkens and my wife can't handle.

yorklyn · Post by **yorklyn** » Fri May 17, 2013 11:30 am

Just took the same one off my 10 meter . I think I still have it at my shop. ill take a look at it and see if there are any hidden fasteners underneath. Should be down th
ere tomorrow.

TBone · Post by **TBone** » Sat May 18, 2013 10:06 pm

I can stop by on Monday and hit it with a big hammer until it pops off!

I should be down the yacht club on monday or Tuesday, grab me Ill take a look at it with you if you want.

Tom

yorklyn · Post by **yorklyn** » Sun May 19, 2013 12:07 am

Didn't make it down today . will try tomorrow

boatsnbars · Post by **boatsnbars** » Sun May 19, 2013 4:01 pm

Thanks Tom, I will let you know if I need the hammer. No push pins. Looks like you have to unbolt it from the rope locker. Tomorrow's project.

yorklyn · Post by **yorklyn** » Mon May 20, 2013 9:35 pm

Heres my old windlass. Screws to remove the cover are on the bottom.

boatsnbars · Post by **boatsnbars** » Tue May 21, 2013 10:35 pm

Got it off yesterday. Two long bolts thru the deck/pulpit. Four screws to loosen the top, a big hammer and a torch to remove the capstan. Cleaned, greased and working fine. I will sand blast and paint before reinstalling. I needed that hammer after all Tom.

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