power windlass for trojan F36

[dfg4240]

Anybody here have one on their boat.
Vertical or horizontal-My anchor is towards the port side and not the center.
Think 200" of anchor rope is long enough or overkill.
I want a nice looking one
thanks

[P-Dogg]

I have a horizontal Vetus Maxwell RC-8 on my tricab. I bought it in part because the case is o-ring sealed. Some Lewmars have no seal. I run 9/16" line and 5/16" chain. I would not recommend smaller on a 36' boat. As for length of your rode, it depends on where you anchor. Make sure that you use enough chain too.

[mikeandanne]

Bought the kit from-----Good Windlass-----comes with windlass ,all switches etc,anchor rode with chain designed to work together--- also got anchor roller from them--- this stuff was factory installed on these boats --- I just installed the roller and windlass, could not have been easier, real nice stuff and all made in the U.S.---- just have to wire it---- they are very helpful--- Mike

[P-Dogg]

I second the Good windlass (really, it came in second. I would have bought if I hadn't bought the Maxwell). I didn't buy that brand because they can't take chain -- only rope. But I do like the built-in bollard. Remember that the windlass shouldn't take the strain of the rode when you are on the hook. You need to cleat the line to something after you set the anchor.

[prowlersfish]

Good makes a rope/chain windlass along with a rope only type that came on many Trojans

[mikeandanne]

To add a bit--- the model I have is chain, rope and it is automatic--- meaning it has a free fall and it locks so that cleating off is not needed, although would probably be wise overnight-- Mike

[aaronbocknek]

To add a bit--- the model I have is chain, rope and it is automatic--- meaning it has a free fall and it locks so that cleating off is not needed, although would probably be wise overnight-- Mike

i've always been taught to cleat, regardless, if for no other reason than redundancy.

[dfg4240]

OK thanks
So a Good Windlass with at least 9/16 rope.
There is a formula for the rode I think-Darn it all. everytime I run across certain info that I will need eventually-I don't save it.
anyway,thanks I iwll look it up.
dfg4240

[dfg4240]

What do you mean by cleat. with the anchor all the way up-do you mean securing it so the weight of the anchor is not carried by the windlass?
dfg4240

[P-Dogg]

I can't believe that he is not on the forum right this second, but I'm sure that what Aaron means is that when anchored, attach the rode to a cleat between the anchor roller and the windlass. That way, you have both the cleat and the windlass to act as redundant holding points.