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Windlass / chainstopper opinions

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by tuglugs, Nov 23, 2012.

  1. tuglugs, Nov 23, 2012
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    tuglugs

    tuglugs New Member

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    We are fitting new deck gear on a trawler yacht with 225kg anchors.... would be grateful for opinions on the best control systems for windlass & style of chainstopper. Chain clamp versus flip over stopper, and control systems for hydraulic windlass etc etc...
  2. Fishtigua, Nov 23, 2012
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    Fishtigua Senior Member

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    Hi,

    With a 225kg anchor, a claw-type chain stopper would be the best bet. With a good, thick bottle-screw it will also hold when the anchors are up to the bow; that means no excess loading on the windlass when under way.
  3. tuglugs, Nov 26, 2012
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    Thank you for your advice - that makes sense! Do you have any views on the control of the windlass? - We have proportional hydraulic windlass's and are looking for a good walkabout control system.