I said I'd never do it but I'm looking at installing a windlass. Too many miles of running and I've now got some young neurosurgeon telling me I've got a few compressed disks and if I know what's good for me, I'll watch my back. Aw, crap :cussing:. Hauling up the anchor by hand is one of the very few pleasures I've got left.
With my current tackle:
Anchor - 33 lbs.
Chain - 50 lbs.
Rope - 5 lbs soaking wet.
I've got Lewmar telling me that the V700 is a tad on the light side and I should go to a V1 (at double the price). According to their literature, yes it's a little light but I intend to continue to use good retrieval procedures as I always have before (by hand) which won't put an undue strain on the windlass motor.
Has anyone had a problem with the Lewmar V700 breaking down when used in a "responsible" fashion ?
With my current tackle:
Anchor - 33 lbs.
Chain - 50 lbs.
Rope - 5 lbs soaking wet.
I've got Lewmar telling me that the V700 is a tad on the light side and I should go to a V1 (at double the price). According to their literature, yes it's a little light but I intend to continue to use good retrieval procedures as I always have before (by hand) which won't put an undue strain on the windlass motor.
Has anyone had a problem with the Lewmar V700 breaking down when used in a "responsible" fashion ?
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