After much fabrication, and assembly, the Maxwell 1200 windlass is now installed. The model number is supposed to correspond to a maximum anchor pull of 1200 lbs....... a bit overkill, but it's nice to know I won't be taxing the motor under most circumstances.
I chose to create a fairly large access door for the anchor locker mainly because it will allow me to stand inside the well when handling chain and anchor line. The windlass bracket itself also acts as a nice step down.
I chose to create a fairly large access door for the anchor locker mainly because it will allow me to stand inside the well when handling chain and anchor line. The windlass bracket itself also acts as a nice step down.
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nice to know Max will be up there, ready to pull chain at your command. that's definitely a place where you don't want to go too light!
btw, what's the end of the tube the chain gets pulled through like? What keeps it from getting all smashed to hell at anchor
I've looked through every single post that you have made since the beginning of this blog over the weekend. Wow! I'm so impressed by your skills and your determination. What a beauty you are building, sail safe.
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