Antique Windlass help

[Sailcat]

Hi, the pic shows a windlass on a 1960s Columbia 33. Does anyone know if a chain gypsy was made for this manual winch? If so, where can I find one, and if not, can a modern one be easily retrofitted?

[Cheechako]

Trying to remember what those were. Ideal? I believe I've seen with a wildcat... but not positive.

[Mike OReilly]

Looks like a Plath/ABI bronze windlass. If so, the answer is definitely yes, b/c I have one. Mine has a 3/8” chain gypsy.

[Sailcat]

Thanks, Mike! I’ll se if I can locate Plath.

[Cheechako]

ABI/Albina Engineering Model 7-B Bronze
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Albina-Engi...frcectupt=true
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bronze-Anch...~4-:rk:20:pf:0
Old CF thread on the ABI:
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...sy-152433.html
The Plath is very similar: The Plath base plate looks thinner than the ABI, you may be able to tell that way. Yours looks to be a Plath from what I can see.
RC Plath Windlass Photo Gallery

[Sailcat]

Originally Posted by Sailcat

Thanks, Mike! I’ll se if I can locate Plath.

I found exactly what I need and will call them on Monday. Thanks for the help.

[Sailcat]

Originally Posted by Cheechako

Trying to remember what those were. Ideal? I believe I've seen with a wildcat... but not positive.

Thanks Cheechako! Look at the second response from someone with the same model.

[Sailcat]

Originally Posted by Cheechako

ABI/Albina Engineering Model 7-B Bronze
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Albina-Engi...frcectupt=true
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bronze-Anch...~4-:rk:20:pf:0
Old CF thread on the ABI:
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...sy-152433.html
The Plath is very similar: The Plath base plate looks thinner than the ABI, you may be able to tell that way. Yours looks to be a Plath from what I can see.
RC Plath Windlass Photo Gallery

Wow! Awesome help, thank you!