CD36 windlass

David L · Post by **David L** » Oct 3rd, '11, 21:54

All:

The gear case and mounting plate of my Ideal (brand) windlass have rusted beyond repair. The Lofrans Tigres windlass has been recommended as a replacement. Does anyone have experience of one of these on a CD36?

Thanks in advance,
David

Russell · Post by **Russell** » Oct 4th, '11, 09:25

I am not sure you can get away with a horizontal windlass unless you ditch the staysail boom.

David L · Post by **David L** » Oct 4th, '11, 10:55

Correct! The staysail is on a roller furler. The now-dead windlass was mounted just aft of the staysail furler drum, on top of the bowsprit. I'm hoping to mount the new windlass roughly in the same location.