hunter anchor windlass

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Re: Hunter Legend 37.5 I plan to install an anchor windlass and convert to all chain rode. Please let me know if you have interest, information or experience, Thanks, Dick McCarthy
 
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Don

I plan to do the same thing this winter

I have a 1993 37.5. I'm still trying to determine model/location, etc. I'd be interested in your plans.
 
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Bud Cook

37.5 Anchor Windlass

We installed a Sprint 1000 in our '91 37.5 a year ago, prior to heading off to the Bahamas for 8 months. First off I would say don't bother with the capstan, it's useless. We used 100' of 5/16th high test chain spliced to 150' of 5/8" nylon rode. This worked very well, for we were seldom in water deep enough to get into the nylon. We always used a 1/2" nylon chain snubber attached to a chain hook. We had some problems with the windlass jambing and, because there is so little clearance under it, I found I had to sit with my feet in the anchor locker and manually strip the chain away so it wouldn't pile up (these are two separate issues). By in large, the system has worked rather well. Our anchor is a 44lb Bruce (held VERY well.) Bud
 
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Freedom of the Press

windlass

bud, thanks for the response...where do you store the chain/line? Did you make a storage compartment thanks, dick
 
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Bud Cook

37.5 Windlass

Dick We just store the chain and line in the bow anchor locker. It's a lot of weight, but it's very convenient. Bud
 
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Bob Peterson

Location of Windlass ?

I'd like to install a windlass on our 35.5. Can you describe the location of your installation relative to anchor locker hatch, etc. Reinforcement needed?
 
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