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Change or upgrade Ideal windlass

Discussion in 'Post Yacht' started by My Affair, May 28, 2017.

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  1. My Affair, May 28, 2017
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    My Affair

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    I have an Ideal rope windlass, I'd like to use 100 ft chain to shorten up scope and to have a better storm set up. Currently using Delta 45 lbs. anchor with 6 feet of chain and 250' 5/8 line.

    Has anyone changed out the windlass and what did you go to, difficult? Looking for automatic free-fall and operation from the bridge. Looking at Maxwell RC10 which looks a little more robust than the Ideal I have.

    Thank you.
  2. Capt J, May 28, 2017
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    Capt J

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    I have not seen an automatic free fall windlass on your size boat, and for good reason, it's really easy for the chain to start free falling too fast and create a huge mess. You should be able to get a different drum for your windlass that accomodates chain and rode. Otherwise there are much better brands over ideal, however you're going to have to use one that has the same foorprint to make life a heck of a lot easier.
  3. Danvilletim, May 28, 2017
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    Danvilletim

    Danvilletim Senior Member

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    I can't recommend ideal. It took 3 months to get a new motor and it was bad when we got it. Customer service is the worse.