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1/2 inch 8 plait nylon rode and smoooth drum windlass

Discussion in 'Technical Discussion' started by Kolbads, Jun 16, 2024.

  1. Kolbads, Jun 16, 2024
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    Kolbads

    Kolbads New Member

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    New to boating. Windlass on 26’ cabin cruiser I bought is smooth drum, 3 “ diameter, no gypsy. Will it retrieve 1/2 “ 8 plait nylon rode? Thanks if you can answer!
  2. ranger58sb, Jun 17, 2024
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    ranger58sb Senior member

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    Can you identify the windlass maker? Model? If so, have you asked the manufacturer?

    Or can you trace down the typical systems that boat maker usually installed (assuming factory install)? Sometimes folks with the same boat brand can help faster...

    Sometimes online folks can identify maker and model from pics...

    -Chris
  3. K1W1, Jun 17, 2024
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    If you can get sufficient wraps on the drum, hold tension on the tail while hauling and the rode itself is somewhat pliable it will haul it up.
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  4. BlueNomad, Jun 18, 2024
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    You might find it easier/simpler/quicker to retrieve your ground tackle by hand.

    You will be carrying a very light anchor, probably not much chain if any, and 1/2" nylon is very light stuff.
  5. DOCKMASTER, Jun 18, 2024
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    Easier to use a buoy and ring to raise the anchor for a boat that size. Then you just coil the rode into a bin.
  6. Kolbads, Jun 19, 2024
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    Thank you everyone for your comments. It’s nice to know there are experienced voices ready to help!

    I got a deal on half inch braided line and went with that.