Myjane 40 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 At 60 I have always pulled my own anchor , brought up being told , if you can't haul your own anchor and main sll , sell your boat son , so dads gone , and the bloody anchor is getting heavier , so I am after a winch that can do it , should I get a capstan or one of the fancy through deck models , I have 15 mill warp 8 mill chain about a boat and a half , do the winch capstan style work , I need comments , this a serious matter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erice 732 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 anchoring in 5m of water i could usually pull up the 15kg anchor on 20m of 9mm chain manual vertical but in deeper water, or if the anchor dug down deep in mud, or kedging off a mudbank, dropping the chain into the gypsy of the manual vertical capstan on deck was gold (used a standard winch handle).......manual possibly no longer made - sold in nz manual horizontal get much bigger in anchor + chain and a horizontal capstan - windlass? is recommend for manual use as they give a better "lever throw"...usually used with a 2-3 foot steel? pipe - level horizontal take up more deck space but seem less likely to catch jib sheets etc electric vertical chain only electric horizontal no experience with elec but they are heavier, more expensive, give more trouble Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,284 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I use a vw1200 Maxwell vertical with the rope drum/ chain gypsy. 110m 10mm all chain, 20kg nz rocna. Been a good winch in over 1000 nights at anchor. The gearbox is the weak point, make sure the clutch and gearbox are serviced. Don't use the winch to pull the anchor out of the bottom - use a snubber or chain hook, and the boat. Deepest we have anchored is 48m - with both anchor rodes joined. Usually it's 10 or less. A good winch, sized correctly, treated well will last for years and is a great addition to any boat without one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,284 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Oh, the 110 m is my cruising setup. Around the Gulf,it's 60m chain and 40 20mm three strand nylon. Virtually never need the rope rode. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Myjane 40 Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 Hi Erica yes In those waters not a prob I am not past it totally But the other day in tiri passage nearly killed me. That winch looks good I am interested Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Myjane 40 Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 It looks like the Muir can do rope and chain or could do rope , and is small Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zozza 323 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Talk to KM when he is back on deck. He sells the electric Maxwells with all the accessories. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erice 732 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 yes KM is the 1 to talk to this is what he sells http://www.chainsropesandanchors.co.nz/anchor-capstans http://www.chainsropesandanchors.co.nz/Anchor-Windlasses but this looks pretty cool http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/parts-accessories/anchors/auction-1230156985.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 There are many winches out there that just don't do the job. So get a good one. KM is certainly the guy to talk to. More importantly, they will sort the Anchor rode out for you as well. You are likely going to need a new Rope/Chain to suit the Winch. It is essential to have the correct set up for the winch to work correctly. He will walk you through the works of what you will need.By the way, I get the "if you can't pull the anchor up" thing, but there can be situations where it would be impossible. For instance, you are in a bay, the wind has really picked up and you need to find better shelter. I helped out a young couple on a wee TS may years ago with that very situation. The Guy was young and fit, but after having to pull the anchor up several times, he was stuffed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Myjane 40 Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 Hi wheels thanks. That winch is biggish my boat is 31 ft but I do overkill everything That's why I have 15 mill warp , I like that size it's easy to handle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Myjane 40 Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 Who is km and what is he you guys refer to Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erice 732 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 "knot me" is the owner of chains ropes and anchors the site the earlier links went to Chains Ropes and Anchors7 & 8/10 Colway Place, Glenfield, North Shore City Telephone: +64 (9) 444 8212 Fax: +64 (9) 444 8286 E-mail: info@chainsropesandanchors.co.nz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,284 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 If you want rope/chain, the maxwell rc8 would be fine for your boat. I installed a couple of these for customers just before Christmas. See km or burnsco had really good prices: http://www.burnsco.co.nz/shop/boating/anchoring-mooring/anchor-winches-/anchor-winch-maxwell-rc8-6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 KM (or "Knot Me" being the handle he uses here on Crew) helped develop the Maxwell Rope to Chain gypsy. And for all these makes and models of chain gypsies, it is extremely important that you get a good quality rope, if you want trouble free use. Plus the chain needs to be matched to the gypsy. So if what you have is good condition, you may be able to reuse it and just need the Gypsy that suits it.Be aware that Burnsco's may offer a great price on Winches, but check that you are getting everything included. There was once a time where they used to break apart the Winch Package and not sell the entire pack as one unit. So the Advertised price looked cheap, but then the rest of it was sold as additional. I assume they still do that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,284 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Nope, wheels, the rc8's I did came from Burnsco, and they were selling at around the dealer cost - don't know how they did that. Everything required was supplied. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Myjane 40 Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 Ok today was winch dedicated, measured the locker . Needs modification to achieve 300 mills above the stowed rode. Full width of hull and is 600 for and aft and 400 deep . Needs to be deeper , ok can do , but I see there is drum winches around that are electric that will fit , has any of you had experence with these , drum winches , one of these will fit they are 400 round 500 wide handle up to 15 mill rode and chain and a 100 mtrs and 700 llb load , Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Myjane 40 Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 Ok burning up carbs tonight Looking at anchor locker sizes to accomodate anchor winched , I stumbled accross a theory very simple , a cylindrical tube 450 x 800 that's all that is needed will take most warps and chain easy fitted up to the deck locker lid , comments please Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Myjane 40 Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 Hi I am trying to Achieve this , will be there today measuring Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AJ Oliver 155 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 It is a good idea to think about ways to deal with anchors . . Last year, an excellent sailor in our club was out island hopping with his wife on their 27 footer; he had the "Big One" while trying to free his anchor. Rescuers arrived quickly, but he was already gone. RIP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Myjane 40 Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 Don't need to here that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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