[Public-List] Anchor windlass question

[Gordon Laco]

We've got a manual windlass and all chain anchor cable in SURPRISE... For
the past several years we've been washing the chain with a bucket, which
works, but is a little awkward.  I'm planning on a wash pump set up but
haven't scoped out the way to do it yet.

John, you're at National, aren't you?  May I meet you there some time when
I'm in the city for the Navy and see your set up?

The bronze windlass mentioned below may not be old - it sounds like the ones
that were being imported by ABI, a now defunct American distributor of
Oriental bronze gear.

If anyone is interested I can sent photos of SURPRISE's foredeck with her
windlass and anchor roller set up.  We've got 200' of 5/16" BBB chain up
forward.    

Gord #426 Surprise


On 22/02/13 8:42 AM, "Mike Lehman" <sail_505 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Michael,
> 
> two things...
> 
> 1. Deck Wash down pumps - check out the wash down kits from Groco. They have
> 2 versions the C60 and the C80. Both pumps are all bronze and built to last
> a lifetime. They are more expensive (naturally) than Jabsco and SurFlo but
> are built better.
> 
> 2. Bring your stuff to the Spring Rendezvous Flea Market...it is a great
> place to sell stuff.
> 
> 
> 
> ~~~_/)_/)~~ Mike Lehman ~~_/)~~~
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael
> Sent: Friday, February 22, 2013 6:09 AM
> To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all
> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Anchor windlass question
> 
> You are a brave person tendering that question lol.
> 1st thing that leaps to mind: you are sure 5/16 BBB chain matches the
> gypsy heads on your new purchases?
> 2nd thing: 200' 5/16 is a lot of weight for the poor old Albergs 21'
> waterline. You are planning on anchoring in a lot of coral? Just for
> starters, that combination has become poo-poo, environmentally.
> 
> I'm using about a 25lb. Danforth w/18' of 5/16 (I think). A bow roller
> is essential, mounted on a bow pulpet of some kind preferable (I'm still
> working on that part of Checkmate). Some kind of pressure washer for the
> chain will be needed. It's just barely OK swishing my 18' around before
> coming on deck. Those links pick up a lot of bottom goop.  Cooties will
> end up in the bottom of your chain locker quickly.
> 
> If your heart is set on the chain, I think my Dad has what you are
> looking for, well galvinized looks hardly used (and I don't think it
> was) that is looking for a good home.  Are you in the Annapolis area?
> 
> I think I need to put together a flotsam and jetsom list of boat thingys
> that have accumulated over the years...
> 
> 
> MichaelGrosh
> #220
> 
> On 2/22/2013 2:59 AM, Glennb wrote:
> <snip>
>> 
>> Assuming I don't go  off and buy an A37, What in the world should I
>> look for in terms of size and pulling capacity for an A30 windless?
>> 
>> Thanks much,
>> 
>> Glenn dolce 318
>> 
> 
> 
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