Recent content by jjgar's54

Hello all, I want to remove my original Galley Maid BBHW windlass and replace it with a new all chain remote operated unit. I have the motor, nuts below deck, and capstan as well as the small (3" dia + or -) bronze collar with small springs off, but that is as far as I got. Can anyone guide me...

Hello all, I'd like to know if anyone would be comfortable recommending a 24 AC V electric chain/rope with capstan windlass for my boat? The choice of brands which are available is where I am stuck as they all seem to claim the same advantages. Lewmar (CPX4 24V), Maxwell (RC10 or RC12), or...

Hello all, newby here. I recently got out of a 53 Ocean and into a 1998 54 Hatt. There are two electric fuel priming pumps (one in front of each 12V92) and only one switch located on the DC elec box on the stbd side in the aft part of the engine room. Should that one switch activate both pt &...