Windlass Size for CD33-36

Paul D. · Post by **Paul D.** » Jan 27th, '18, 14:26

In the process of considering adding a windlass to Femme du Nord, I would love the board's collective thoughts on how much power you think is needed for a windlass for a boat like the Cape Dory 33 (The Ingrid Bergman of sailboats, BTW). I am narrowing the choice to a horizontal model for mounting within the anchor locker. Thanks in advance.

Vincent · Post by **Vincent** » Jan 27th, '18, 15:53

Hahaha, best post ever. Both are exquisite beauties and excellent of you to make the comparison. I am eager to hear the response as I am planning the same.

John Stone · Post by **John Stone** » Jan 27th, '18, 17:02

You did not say Paul, but it sounds like you're desire to go electric?

John Danicic · Post by **John Danicic** » Jan 27th, '18, 17:09

I am sure it will be as electric as Ingrid's smile.

John Stone · Post by **John Stone** » Jan 29th, '18, 02:19

Nah. I disagree. Clearly if she has a windlass it would have been manual all the way. Just saying.

Paul D. · Post by **Paul D.** » Jan 29th, '18, 11:52

I think manual windlass is much more Katherine Hepburn's style as in African Queen. Nothing at all against Katherine, but I am thinking of going electric with a manual backup (that actually works in practice, as opposed to only in theory).

JD-MDR · Post by **JD-MDR** » Jan 30th, '18, 11:13

I like my Lewmar Profish 1000 .Its so easy to install and fit perfectly at the end of the bowsprit .but I had to raise the boom pedestal 2". Evan the hole for the chain was close , only about 1" off. Here is a photo with the boom out of the way. My crewmember takes the helm while I work the windlass.

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tjr818 · Post by **tjr818** » Jan 30th, '18, 11:38

Paul D. wrote:I think manual windlass is much more Katherine Hepburn's style as in African Queen. Nothing at all against Katherine, but I am thinking of going electric with a manual backup . . . .

My money is on Katherine working a manual winch against anybody on any electric winch.

John Stone · Post by **John Stone** » Jan 31st, '18, 21:15

My money is on Katherine working a manual winch against anybody on any electric winch.

Amen brother.

Jerry Hammernik · Post by **Jerry Hammernik** » Feb 2nd, '18, 10:42

I might take a side bet on Maureen O'Hara.

John Stone · Post by **John Stone** » Feb 2nd, '18, 11:03

And just for the record, I have a bronze ABI windlass I am about to rebuild and sell. Same as I use on the FR. 5/16" HT.

Dalton · Post by **Dalton** » Feb 2nd, '18, 17:56

John: I'd be very interested in buying your ABI windlass!

I'd love to see it when you're done!

John Stone · Post by **John Stone** » Feb 2nd, '18, 23:38

Dalton. No worries. I’ll make a note to contact you when it’s ready and if you are interested you can have first right of refusal. Probably get to it later in the spring.

Dalton · Post by **Dalton** » Feb 6th, '18, 21:00

Thanks John, It would be a fine addition.

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