I don't recall anyone complaining that their windlass was too big! Unfortunately, I have no experience with the Maxwell. I just installed a Lewmar that I'm pleased with. It is all stainless, which was important to me. No manual recovery, though, which is a downside.
Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 > On Dec 29, 2016, at 21:37, Steve Thomas via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > > Maxwell Liberty RC2500, 12 volt. > > Westmarine had one of these for sale at a considerable discount, and I have > been looking around for something for my 1980 C&C36 project boat. The boat > has never has any sort of windlass installed, and I want to get some serious > ground tackle for cruising purposes. Long story short, there was only one in > stock so I placed an order to ship to store, but I could return it when it > comes in if I change my mind. > > I really like the built in geared manual recovery, and the chain tube is > round which would be easier to plug for passages.The stock gypsy is for 3/8 > chain, but there is/was a 5/16 version that will fit. It is big and powerful > for the size of boat, and maybe overkill to spend a boat buck for a new > windlass. I also wonder why Maxwell decided to stop making that particular > line, so any experience, information, or thoughtful comment regarding these > things would be much appreciated. I have never sailed, except for an > afternoon day sail on Jim Watt's boat, on a boat that was equipped with a > vertical windlass, let alone one with a capstan. > > http://www.maxwellmarine.com/PDF/Catalogue/MAXWELL_PS_2010-2011_usa.pdf > > Steve Thomas > C&C36 > Merritt Island, FL > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
