what brand windlass for 356

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Jimongee

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Jun 17, 2012
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C&C 35 MKIII Manitowoc, WI
Hello all,
After several bottles of Ibuprofen I realize it's time to purchase a windlass. Today I attended the Strickly Sail Show in Oakland, CA. There were several vendors selling various brand windlass devices. My problem is that I don't have a clue which is best for our 2002 356. Which model and what size would fit in the anchor locker. If anyone can help...that would be so great.
My wife and I sailed the Great Lakes last year from May to September and are planning on doing the same this season.
Thank so much.
Jim Folsom, CA
 
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onecoolair

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Jun 25, 2012
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hunter 356 Kemah,the Republic of Texas
Jimongee said:
Hello all,
After several bottles of Ibuprofen I realize it's time to purchase a windlass. Today I attended the Strickly Sail Show in Oakland, CA. There were several vendors selling various brand windlass devices. My problem is that I don't have a clue which is best for our 2002 356. Which model and what size would fit in the anchor locker. If anyone can help...that would be so great.
My wife and I sailed the Great Lakes last year from May to September and are planning on doing the same this season.
Thank so much.
Jim Folsom, CA
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What do you mean no you have no windless?...My 2002 356 came standard with windless..... Sounds like you got gypped!
Okay now that I gave you hard time check the pictures and attached PDF files.
Good luck on your selection.
 

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chuckwayne

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Mar 20, 2004
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Hunter 356 and 216 Portland, ME
the 356 needs a special low-profile version of the Sprint Atlantic windlass. It was an option, not standard equipment. I would think you could use something different but it would protrude through the anchor hatch
 
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Ken13559

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Oct 29, 2005
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Hunter Marine 326 303 Singapore
Also you'll one with base plate that let the chin fall forward of the Windlass and not one that drop the chain directly below it through a hole. I believe Simpson Lawrence make has option for such base plate.
 
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Steve Dion

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Dec 2, 1999
15,184
Hunter Vision-36 Rio Vista, CA.
Actually there are a couple of windlasses that are made specifically for the Hunters. Lewmar & Quick both make one. They are referred to as Pickle Fork models.

If you contact these organization they should be able to assist you. If you need more information let me know.
 
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AndyK

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Mar 10, 2004
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Hunter 33 Salem, MA
I just installed a Lewmar V2 on my 2004 Hunter 33. It went in pretty easily. The "footprint" aligned perfectly. I was unable to find the pickle fork version Steve referred to, but 5 minutes with an angle grinder with a cutter wheel and then a polishing wheel and my windlass was converted to the feed forward type. Works perfectly! Actually if you look closely at the Simpson Lawrence model that came with my H33 that is exectly what they (Hunter?) did as well.
 
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Steve Dion

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Dec 2, 1999
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Hunter Vision-36 Rio Vista, CA.
Actually they are built by the windlass companies specifically for Hunter. You just need to call the mfg to get the correct part number.
 
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