I just recently purchased the boat and am away from it right now and won't be able to get back down until the spring (its on the hard in Annapolis). While I've sailed it some this past fall and will be moving it down to Beaufort SC next spring, I've not yet anchored her. I did inspect the anchor, chain, rode, and op tested the windlass, I did not check the model number while I was dong that. I'm getting the 800 number from the equipment listing on the boat at the time of sale. When I do a google search of anchor windlasses, the Maxwell 800 comes up (I think it also goes by the name RC800 or something similar) but when I go the Maxwell site I can't find it either. It seems to work fine but I like to have a manual on board for routine maintenance, lubrication, etc and was looking to track one down. Maybe someone will recognize what I'm talking about.
Description from memory:
1. Horizontal
2. Rope capstan and chain capstan on the same side
3 A flat bar lever that fits into a slot on outside of the rope capstan operates the clutch. When the bar is turned counterclockwise (towards bow) the anchor is released and you can control the tension by the flat bar adjusting the clutch.
4. It has a foot button in the anchor locker that operates in the up direction only. To haul the anchor in you tighten on the clutch (clockwise towards the stern) until it is tight and push down on the foot switch.
5. There is a red breaker that looks like a "metal button" on the port side in the cabin just below the hatch on the side of the engine compartment. This has to be pushed in to close the breaker, which is off when not in use.
Maybe that description (especially of the clutch operation and flat bar) will help somebody recognize the model.
I can live without the manual but would sure like to have one if I can did it up.
Thanks -
Smokey
