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PostPosted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:32 pm    Post subject: More Windlass help Reply with quote
Researching purchasing a windlass. I am leaning towards the Horizon 600GD, one other unit I was looking at was the Lewmar Pro. Has anyone had any experience with this unit. Also at the present time I have a Bruce anchor with half inch double braided nylon. From my research they recommend the 3 strand rope. Will the braided not work? Thanks very much. Smile
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 12:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
DeanO

The double braid has an outer cover and an inner. more linnear core. In a windlass, the cover slides around on the core, causing it to bunch up and cause jam-ups. A firm three strand is the answer, such and New England Ropes Premium 1/2" nylon rope.

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 25, 2006 7:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Have you checked the forum for technical - anchoring? Believe it's

http://www.c-brats.com/viewforum.php?f=5

There is lots of discussion of units there.
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