Re: T&T: One bow windlass or two ?

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Lee,

I've mutilated the bow pulpit of my Prairie to mount 2 separate rollers, one
each for my SuperMax 75 and my Spade 66. I use one Maxwell VRC 2500 set for
3/8" HT chain and 3/4" 3 strand nylon. I can easily select which anchor I
want to deploy. I have three identical rodes forward. composed of 135' of
chain and 200' of rope.

Regards.

Larry

----- Original Message -----
From: "Lee Licata" <>
To: "bob england" <>
Cc: <>
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 2:37 PM
Subject: Re: T&T: One bow windlass or two ?

> Bob,
>
> If you had 2 different anchors for different bottoms, with two
> different chain sizes, etc etc, two might be the way to go. That is
> the way many super yachts do it.
>
> But, I am researching two wildcats with rope winches on one
> horizontal windless.
>
> Wiring is easier, and with the right engineering, the windless would
> last a long time. (There is one motor, so one side's clutch is
> disengaged when in use.)
>
> Maintenance is also easier, and with 2, one might not get a lot of
> use, and then fail when you need it.
>
> If I do it, it does require that the chain pipes be precisely placed
> to ensure the chain drops vertically.
>
> Builder also feels strongly that I am way overkill, but I subscribe
> to the adage that if they laugh at the dock at the size of your
> anchor, you close to the right size...
>
> A good windless from ideal or lighthouse might serve you well..
>
> Lee
>
>
> On Oct 2, 2006, at 17:45, bob england wrote:
>
> I am in the process of restructuring the bow/anchor windlass area on
> a 54
> foot Krogen. I tore out everything from the deck to 6 inches down on the
> forward bulkhead at thr rope locker. I'm going back with a much more
> substantial framework. My question is, would mounting 2 windlasses on
> the
> bow be a good thing? I have 2 chain lockers and 2 rope lockers, and was
> thinking about installing hawse pipes through the deck and hull, plus a
> smaller pulpit "dinner hook". The cost is not a major determining
> factor
> but the frame work would be different for a single versus twin setup.
> Your
> thoughts are appreciated.
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