Passage 42, 1997: windlass not working - Sailboat Owners Forums
Jun 18, 2012 · Proceed with this test. 1. Press either the UP or DOWN button of the windlass and hold for the duration of this test. 2. Dial your multi meter to DC voltage. AC will not work. 3. …
Joining sections of chain | Sailboat Owners Forums
Jan 15, 2025 · Crosby C-links are your best choice if you want to join sections of chain and have them run smoothly through the gypsy. Be aware that this becomes an inspection/maintenance …
Anchor windlass chain slip - Sailboat Owners Forums
Feb 6, 2013 · Good day. As we get closer to good cruising season I have a question regarding my anchor chain and the windlass. Mine is a 1992 42 Passage with the windlass mounted …
Windlass solenoid | Sailboat Owners Forums
Feb 25, 2014 · The switch the windlass comes with is not designed to handle the current that the windlass uses, probably 15 amps rated. The windlass can pull about 50 amps max. A …
Battery recommendation - anchor windless | Sailboat Owners …
May 3, 2025 · For most of my windlass usage I am running the auxiliary with the alternator providing a charge to the battery. I would get a battery that can be serviced from the regular …
Chain/rope splice for rode when using a windlass
Mar 18, 2003 · Debra, splicing nylon 3-strand line onto your anchor chain is going to introduce 'the' weak link in the rode 'system' (assuming you've used properly rated shackles, which often …
Windlass wiring - Sailboat Owners Forums
Jun 29, 2020 · I'm finally getting around to installing a windlass on my H34. I have a question regarding the factory wiring on the Lewmar Pro1000 windlass. The specs say normal draw is …
Hunter Passage 42 windlass upgrade | Sailboat Owners Forums
Jul 22, 2014 · High test obviates all those concerns. Of course you'll need to obtain an appropriately sized and tested anchor swivel as well (to match the hi-test 3/8" chain and your …
Chain splice | Sailboat Owners Forums
Feb 26, 2025 · The windlass documentation says that both fit the Gypsy. For discussion, my current anchor system is a 35-lb Mantus with 30' of 5/16" G43 chain and 250' of 1/2" 3-strand …
Windlass woes as a result of anchoring woes - Sailboat Owners …
Jul 13, 2024 · Jamming occurs on retrieval and reversing the windlass clears it. That may be the case in your test but I wouldn't bet my boat on that. I see you have a reversing windlass but …