Choice between Hyspeed 510 and SeaTiger 555 ?

[elliowb]

Originally Posted by baccara

I am rebuilding an OE32 and i will soon need to choose which anchor windlass i will install. The reason why i need to choose between these two is that i currently happen own both Hyspeed 510 and Seatiger 555 and i'd appreciate help in choosing the more suitable one for my boat.

OE32 is a double-ender, and it weighs somewhere between 6000-6500 kg.
OE 32 sailboat specifications and details on sailboatdata.com

I am planning to use anchor that weighs 20kg (Mantus or Rocna) and plenty of chain. I do realise that it is advisable to size the anchoring gear conservatively, but the Seatiger seems a little overkill to me. It is also considerably heavier and bulkier than the Hyspeed. I have not been able to find much useful information on how to size the old Simpson-Lawrence windlasses, it seems that Hyspeeds are/were used on Westsail 32 and Alberg 37, but then again Seatiger seems to be quite common on eg. BCC28.

What are your thoughts on this?

BRs, Mikko
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My PSC34 is not much heavier than your OE32 (by the way, she's a lovely design). The PSC34s of the mid-90s were fitted with SL555s. I recently rebuilt the 555, not a bad job. A few little quirks but relatively simple device. That's why people love them.

I ended up going with a Mantus 15Kg anchor. I haven't replaced the chain yet. The PO had 5/16" BBB, which didn't fit the gypsy when under strain. I've been told by John at SL-Spares that 5/16" G43 will fit, but SL specs only their own 9.5mm, 3/8" BBB and Hi-test, or most European 10mm.

Nevertheless, I doubt that you will regret going with the 555.

-- Bill
Belle Voile
PSC34