Safe Windlass Operation

Levity · Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 7:32 pm Post subject:

An articulating bow roller in conjunction with a 14# Delta and a Sprint 600 has been a welcome addition to my C-Dory. The pivoting bow roller is longer than the factory roller and keeps the Delta a comfortable distance away from the precious gel goat.
Spectrum GEl Coat Repair Kits are a perfect match for C-Dory hulls and everything needed to cure the gelcoat is included. The special grease needed to create a perfect repair is not included. (elbow)
Installing the Sprint 600 was a challenge for my skill level but was accomplished with advice from Nick (Valkyrie) George( Wanderer) and Bob
(thataway); thank you gentlemen.
Mike 'Levity'

Sea Wolf · Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 9:49 pm Post subject:

Wefings · Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 7:57 am Post subject:

Just to clarify, Bob and Nancy have an articulating anchor roller [ a Lewmar , built in sunny Canada by Kingston Anchor] http://www.kingstonanchors.com/ and a Claw type anchor . We have found that setup to work well . The factory puts a fixed roller on with the new windlass option and I am trying to train them to include the articulating roller . We change them at this point for a windlass installation.
The gelcoat Bob has is actual factory gel which comes with each boat . I think its a nice touch , not all builders do this . It just needs some regular old standard issue catalyst to go off . It will match the boat for the first year or two or longer if the boat is stored indoors or well covered.
Indeed a small ding is a badge of character and are inevitable. You oughta see the dings in my 25!!! Have fun with that boat , and get some pictures of a busy day at Crab Island !
Marc

Wefings · Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 7:58 am Post subject:

Also great trick with the ribbon ! Thanks Mike !

james · Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 12:57 pm Post subject:

Joe that FX-16 must hold mighty fine.

I have the FX-7 and it does a very good job, no complaints.

I also have a FX-7 broke down for a back up.

If I ever have to change anchors I will probably go with the FX-16 just for the added security.

I love fortress anchors,and the people who test them love them too!

James

mikeporterinmd · Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 9:25 pm Post subject:

FX-16? I just removed an FX-11 that we never really used. It didn't
fit on the bow roller too well - the shank was too long.

Mike

TyBoo · Posted: Wed May 09, 2007 10:34 pm Post subject:

I used the S/L branded (probably Lewmar now) pivoting roller on both my CDs. For the CD22, I seem to recall drilling an extra pair of holes for the pivot bolt so it didn't extend as far as the last holes but farther than the first holes. On the CD25 I have it extended to the second original holes.

If you use a pivoting roller, glue on a small piece of rubber between the rear of the two pieces so it doesn't slam hard together when the anchor comes onto the roller. I used some 3/4" thick closed cell sponge with sticky back.

I have 15' of chain at the anchor and I usually bring it up in two or three foot bursts when retrieving. I also have the flag tied onto the chain a couple feet up from the anchor so I know when it is getting close to home. While you're tying the ribbon on, it's a good idea to put a piece 20' or so from the bitter end (always wanted to use that term) so you'll know when to stop paying out the line in cases where you need to use most all of it.

And remember - the law of the sea with windlass usage is that the skipper never leaves the helm seat. You have to keep messing with your setup until you are able to perform the entire anchoring operation without any more effort than pushing the switch. Cost doesn't matter - get what you have to get to get it right.

Sea Wolf · Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 8:05 pm Post subject: