376 windless

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jwieneck

jwieneck

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Jun 3, 2004
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Hunter 41 DS Punta Gorda, Fl
I have a 1998 Hunter 376. I am looking to add a new anchor and chain set up but before I move forward I need to find out about the windless for the 376. I know the drop in this very shallow anchor locker is a problem. I have seen the improvements made by some where they get the pipe that feeds to the lower part below the v-berth. Why Hunter did not just extend the mold down to that area who knows. Anyway I understand there is a modified windless that several Hunter 376's have installed. I have the name of the guy who has knows about it. I sending him a message but I wanted to see if anyone has installed a windless. If the windless that was installed was the modified one. I think the modification is it sends the chain back out in the well not down a pipe. I have tried to upload a photo of my anchor well.
 

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seadaddler

seadaddler

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Dec 19, 2006
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Hunter 36 Punta Gorda
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Yes he is in PGI for sure but they might be out cruising and he is on here usually and facebook.
Nick
 
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Brazilu2

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Jul 16, 2006
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The area you refer too is not the chain locker, that area is only where the windless is mounted. The chain locker is located in the bow under the V birth you need a tube to connect the windless to the locker, this is where the chain will ride. .
 
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rfrye1

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Jun 15, 2004
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Hunter H376 San Diego
Jwieneck. I own a 1998 H376. I did the Hawspipe modification couple yrs ago using a 3-4" white plastic pipe. Cut a 4" hole in the forepeak of the V-berth to direct the chain down into the middle of the locker. Put a matching fabric cover over the pipe. Now raising and lowering the anchor (150' chain) is a snap. Before this modification, someone would have to go below and pull the chain down from the windlass to keep it from bunching up. It WAS a real pain.
Bob
 
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Allan Frey

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Jun 4, 2004
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Hunter 376 Annapolis MD
I mounted an oak board horizontally with epoxy at the aft end of the chain locker. Mounted a windlass on that. The chain falls into the deck chain locker. Has worked well for many years. No need to cut and run a pipe into the v-berth. I think I posted on this with pictures a few years ago.

allan
 
jwieneck

jwieneck

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Jun 3, 2004
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Hunter 41 DS Punta Gorda, Fl
allan said:
I mounted an oak board horizontally with epoxy at the aft end of the chain locker. Mounted a windlass on that. The chain falls into the deck chain locker. Has worked well for many years. No need to cut and run a pipe into the v-berth. I think I posted on this with pictures a few years ago.

allan
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Which windlass did you use. I looked could not find the pictures. I you could send them to me that would be great
 
jwieneck

jwieneck

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Jun 3, 2004
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Hunter 41 DS Punta Gorda, Fl
I am wondering if anyone can take a picture of the windless. I need to see where you placed it and where the motor went. I thinking again about the pipe but still not sure where to place the windless. Picture would really help
 
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