Isn't there a clutch on all windlasses? We free fall ours all the time. However the admiral uses the clutch/break to slow the drop to prevent the pile up.
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04-12-2024 11:11 AM #11
Re: Galley Maid Windlass info
Last edited by Sadey; 04-12-2024 at 12:08 PM.
Dave & Trina
Benedetto
1989 60MY HATDK310
Sturgeon Bay/Ft. Lauderdale
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Re: Galley Maid Windlass info
Some can not be modified, I asked Rick when he rebuilt mine a few years ago although he said powering down as is isn’t going to cause an issues unless there is a lot of tension on the chain.
The clutch helps control the speed at which it free fallsPascal
Miami, FL
1970 53 MY #325 Cummins 6CTAs
2014 26' gaff rigged sloop
2007 Sandbarhopper 13
12' Westphal Cat boat
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04-12-2024 12:34 PM #13
Re: Galley Maid Windlass info
Now your comments make sense. I understood the reason to be reducing wear on the gearbox, but the old salts that I learned from were pretty emphatic that you free-fall the anchor in a controlled fashion, ease the brake/clutch out enough to let the anchor drop, but not start the chain jumping. I'm sure there are still circumstances where a free-fall mode is desirable, but controlled fall is still more desirable than letting it just drop, which is what my earlier comment implied. Thanks, as usual you've given me more to think about as we start considering what we want next time.
"A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor"
Rob Waldrop
M/V Pau Hana
Ft Myers FL
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04-12-2024 03:58 PM #14
Re: Galley Maid Windlass info
I also learn a lot from Captain Ralph as well, however...
I don't really see how a brand new Galley Maid is really that much of an old technology thing?
I mean, yea, it would be dumb for me to get a new gearbox and stick a 45yr old motor on it along with flaking 45yr old deck hardware, etc...
But, in my case I would literally be getting brand new everything, windlass, switches, control box, etc...
How different is that from a modern Lofrans windlass?
Maybe I am missing something?
Brett Portzer 1972 Hatteras 43DC331
2019- SUPERNOVA Waterford, NY
1977-2019 CAROL-SUE Baltimore, MD
1972-1977 C.VALPRISANN IV Boston, MA
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Re: Galley Maid Windlass info
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04-12-2024 05:27 PM #16
Re: Galley Maid Windlass info
Same basic design, but, the gearbox and motor have both been updated.
Above deck hardware is now all stainless vs chromed bronze.
Remember, the windlass pictured aboved STILL WORKED.Brett Portzer 1972 Hatteras 43DC331
2019- SUPERNOVA Waterford, NY
1977-2019 CAROL-SUE Baltimore, MD
1972-1977 C.VALPRISANN IV Boston, MA
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Re: Galley Maid Windlass info
F M & talented to regulate the fall speed of an anchor with an old clutch.
Also standing out in the sun, cold, rain, bugs....
Takes a talented, strong, brave cave man (person).
But why??
Oh, because we keep our old dinosaur windlass running.
I've had my fun. I think most of you kids understand what I'm trying to say.
Just lots (not all, just lots) of the new stuff (Windlasses, Heads, Pumps) have impressed me.
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04-12-2024 06:20 PM #18
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Re: Galley Maid Windlass info
I would replace with the old GalleyMaid or Ideal. They are just built tough. Sometimes the old stuff just can't be beat. Plus it looks great and fits with the look of our old boats.
There really is no "new" technology to a motor turning a gear.
And I don't like new boats either.Last edited by SKYCHENEY; 04-12-2024 at 10:34 PM.
Sky Cheney
1985 53EDMY, Hull #CN759, "Rebecca"
ELYC on White Lake--Montague, MI
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Re: Galley Maid Windlass info
The thickness of the pulpit usually makes it hard to install modern windlasses unless they have an option for longer shafts
Pascal
Miami, FL
1970 53 MY #325 Cummins 6CTAs
2014 26' gaff rigged sloop
2007 Sandbarhopper 13
12' Westphal Cat boat