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knewlin
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 42 City/Region: Smiley Park
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2000
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Secret of Life
Photos: Secret of Life
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Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 2:24 pm Post subject: Windlass |
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It's time for us to put a windlass on our 22 C. We have been hand pulling two anchors for 15 years. Our backs say "spend the money and save us." Is this a shop job or can we do it? I'm okay with the electrical, but have my doubts on the deck plate mounting. I've seen the recommendations for the H 700 , but I have also seen some horrible reviews. Any help would be appreciated. We could use our "local" shop in Oxnard or make a trip to visit family in Bellingham to get it done up north. Or.... with the right motivation take it on myself. _________________ "The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time..." (James Taylor) |
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starcrafttom
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 7896 City/Region: marysville
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1984
C-Dory Model: 27 Cruiser
Vessel Name: to be decided later
Photos: Susan E
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Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 3:45 pm Post subject: |
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I have do this twice. once in my 22 and again in my 27. I might be doing it again is a friends 22. Its not very hard Its just scary cutting out the hole the first time. The Electrical is the harder part.
Tips: make sure you know where you want it before you cut. and it has nothing to do with how it looks. You want the rode to drop right into the deepest part of the locker. If it hits the wall first it has a tendency to pile up and then not feed and slip on the drum.
second. after you cut the hole under cut the glass at least a 1/2 inch,1 inch is better. also the bolt holes. Then back fill with epoxy. Use the largest washers you can get for the thru bolts.
After that its easy. Best upgrade you can get. _________________ Thomas J Elliott
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20875 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2022 5:53 pm Post subject: |
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I use a hole saw-have done 3 of the windlass installs. The Lewmar 700 H is a good windlass. The vertical are more prone to issues, with the amount of chain fall, and the vertical axis.
Lay the templet on the deck, cut and drill away. Tom gives you good advice--I only undercut about 1/4 to 3/8 inch. Usually there is enough room to mount the windlass just in front of the fore deck cleat, with enough room to slip a 1/2" loop of dock line between the cleat and the back of the windlass. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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Home port: Pensacola FL |
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knewlin
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 42 City/Region: Smiley Park
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2000
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Secret of Life
Photos: Secret of Life
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Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2022 1:06 pm Post subject: Windlass |
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Thanks all for the vote of confidence Windlass on order. I'll post an update when it is done and tested. |
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LesR
Joined: 05 May 2010 Posts: 162 City/Region: St. Louis
State or Province: MO
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Intuition
Photos: Intuition
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Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2022 5:34 pm Post subject: |
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One more data point and hopefully encouragement...
We successfully installed a Lewmar 700H and a new self-launching anchor roller ourselves last year, and I'm far less handy than Bob and Tom.
Before marking and cutting, lay everything out on the bow to ensure all the components fit and have room to properly operate. You'll likely need heavier (and expensive) wiring from the battery to the contactor. _________________ Les and Kel Rohlf |
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