Has anyone installed an electric or manual windlass on a Beneteau 321? We are looking at going down the ICW in November, 2009 and this 64 yr old bod is just not the same. Thanks
Beneteau 321 Windlass
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Ron, yes approxiamtely the same deminsions. We bought the boat at the Annapolis boat show in 1997 for delivery in 1998. We have been at Rock Hall for the past 4 years. When I retired we moved to Pittsburgh to be with the kids so we aren't close enough to get the exact measurement. I'm going down within a month to remove the computer panel on the air conditioner and autopilot because they aren't working properly. I can get the exact measurements then but I think your right. Have you had any luck?
RayV and PK, I did my own Lewmar 1000 windlass installation. The Pro-Series or Pro-Fish 750 is rated for up to 35-foot boats and would save money on wiring and fuse sizes. The 1000 is rated to 40 feet, and I figured more power is better, and only 80 dollars more than a 750. I had money in the pocket and a West discount (as a new-boat owner). The Pro-Fish free-fall design has some benefits, but the extra 100 bucks may not be worth it. If you'll email me at repenceatmsn.com, I'll send my write-up to you.
A fellow 323 owner got the wireless remote for $150, and since the wired remote switch itself is 100+ dollars, wireless seems worth it. I would just suggest a simple backup SPST switch be wired in somewhewre in case the wireless gets lost or stepped on.
A fellow 323 owner got the wireless remote for $150, and since the wired remote switch itself is 100+ dollars, wireless seems worth it. I would just suggest a simple backup SPST switch be wired in somewhewre in case the wireless gets lost or stepped on.
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