LEWMAR PROFISH 1000 FREE FALL WINDLASS

[SKG56]

I recently bought a 1970 30.5 Allied Seawind Sloop that does not have a windlass, I'm going to buy and install one, I'm seriously considering the Lewmar Profish 1000 FF. Opinions on this windlass please, for the size of my boat, have decided to go with the Rocna 33# for the primary using all chain, 5/16", Thanks;
Sam

[blakeney]

That's exactly what I have on my Alberg 35 (7 tons) great working system .
Don

[SKG56]

Originally Posted by blakeney

That's exactly what I have on my Alberg 35 (7 tons) great working system .
Don

I can't believe somebody responded, thanks blakeney, yeah, trying to decide on an electric windlass, not sure which way to go yet, vertical or horizontal, some of the ones that I've looked at are expensive to say the least, Ideal Windlass would be a good example, the pros and cons of vertical vs horizontal and which way to go, I guess, might be personal preference. Was originally going with the horizontal and I saw that Profish 1000, looks good, good price, but I want a capstan on the windlass also. I've got some time before I actually start working on the boat, so will keep researching them.
Sam

[Tayana42]

If you go with a horizontal windlass make certain it is mounted so that you get a full 90 degrees of wrap of the chain on the gypsy. If not the chain will skip or jump off the gypsy which is dangerous.


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[SKG56]

Originally Posted by Tayana42

If you go with a horizontal windlass make certain it is mounted so that you get a full 90 degrees of wrap of the chain on the gypsy. If not the chain will skip or jump off the gypsy which is dangerous.


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Right, the chain coming from the bow roller to the windlass will be horizontal to the gypsy, then over and in to the chain locker, right
Sam ps. the shaft on a horizontal windlass is horizontal

[blakeney]

If I were you I wouldn't bother with the free fall.the clutch mechanism is fickle & you really don't need it.i power up & down from the cock pit & it works great.i have the horizontal version.for what it's worth I think practical sailor favoured the horizontal over vertical.
Don

[SKG56]

Yes, It seems one of the advantages of the vertical is being able to use the capstan to tie off at different angles to docks or other boats, that's one reason I'll probably go with horizontal, I'll think I'll be anchored out more.

[Hank Kivett]

Wow excellent ...I am sitting here doing just that looking over windlass to install on my CS 30...I have narrowed it down to the Lewmar 1000H and the Maxwell HRCFF8...

[Horror Hotel]

Maxwell vw1500 you won't be disappointed. Check it out. It's the best small boat windlass by Maxwell. Had mine 5 years, little lube once a year and it's fine.

[D.C.Y.]

Originally Posted by blakeney

That's exactly what I have on my Alberg 35 (7 tons) great working system .
Don

Hi Blakeney,

I too have an Alberg 35. I am looking at windlass now. A pro-fish 1000 was recommended for my boat. I see so many negative reviews on line... Are you still pleased? What was your second choice? Do you have any pics of what the pro-fish 1000 looks like on your Alberg 35?

Thanks
DCY