Still shopping for a windlass

[savarese1]

We are still shopping for a new windlass for our 53 MY. I received some good information from all o you but i was wondering if anyone has experience with "anchorlift"

Mako 1500 Low Profile Windlass Boats up to 65 ft. A very powerful and compact windlass. Deck unit and vertical shaft is constructed of solid AISI 316L Stainless Steel for long term, trouble-free operation. These Low Profile models are designed for smooth, silent operation and take up less space on deck. High Speed drop of up to 38 m/125 ft. per minute. Manual free fall with adjustable clutch. Works with chain only or chain/rope combination. Available Capstan Kit for warping operations.

M1512-10 Mako 1500 Windlass Boats up to 65 ft
1500 watt, 12 volt, 5/16"HT G43 Chain - 5/8" rope gypsy.
Motor: 1500w, 12v
Boat weight: up to 27,216kg / 60,000lbs.
Max Working Load: 485kg / 1067lbs.
Max Power Pull: 1185kg / 2607lbs.
Speed Down: 38m / 125ft. min. approx.
Speed Up: 100kg / 240lbs. load 21m/71ft. min.
Amp Draw Down: 55amp, 12v
Amp Draw Up: 115amp 12v, Normal load
Chain Length: 50m to 75m
Most used Rope/Chain Combinations: DB5/8-150 = 165ft., DB5/8-200 = 215ft., DB5/8-250 = 280ft.
Anchors: 20kg/45kg - 44lb./99lb.
Max Recommended Ground Tackle Weight: 160kg / 352lbs. Max ground tackle weight = 30% of max working load. (weight of chain, rope and anchor in total)
Circuit Breaker: 135amp
Cable Size: 50mm, 2 AWG (normal cable length)
Switch Gear Required for Installation: Circuit Breaker #90135, Rocker Switch #90801, Footswitch #90900B, Recommended: Combo Switch Pack #92135
Deck Thickness: 25mm to 65mm / 1" to 2.5" (up to 3" with customer supplied bolts)

 

[RonNP]

Looking at the max weight specs on this gypsy, I would be worried about it holding your Hatteras in place. Spec sheet says 60,000 lbs max. I'm not sure about your 53 but on my 63 with a full load of fuel and water I'm just over 100,000 pounds.

 

[SEVEN]

With my wife’s clothes and jewels were well over 70,000 pounds. I agree with Ron it might be a little late for a 53.

 

[carolinacoast]

12 volt??

24v at least , if not 32. we are 63000lbs 1/2 fuel and water. you have a harness onboard for both helms from the factory.

 

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

With my wife’s clothes and jewels were well over 70,000 pounds. I agree with Ron it might be a little late for a 53.

Does that include the wife?

 

[bobk]

My 48MY is 53,000 pounds with 50-60% fuel load. I would also suggest 3/8" 4G chain.

Bobk

 

[Canuck Dennis]

44 lb anchor max. ? seems light for 53 ft Yacht.

 

[bobk]

44 lb anchor max. ? seems light for 53 ft Yacht.

Agree. I had one drag in a swift creek in GA. I now use a 75# SuperMax.

Bobk

 

[Pascal]

It says 44 to 99lbs anchor so it should be fine is for a 53, a 53 should below 60k lbs

I have zero experience with Anchorlift, i m going to replace my galley maid soon and will be sticking to a known brank like maxwell Muir or lewmar

Two other points... make sure mst components can be serviced withiut pulling the while thing.... i recently broke the chain stripping claw on a maxwell, the whole thing has to come out to replace it. Major pita And if you dont have a bow thruster consider a windlass with warping capstan

 

[SeaEric]

Check out this thread: http://www.samsmarine.com/forums/showthread.php?20930-Anchorlift-windlass&highlight=anchorlift

 

[cpp]

They are junk. Trust me. I own one.

 

[savarese1]

Thanks. Lexmark or maxwell it will be. Anchor lift caught my eye due to the price. But I guess you get what you pay for