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| Author: | mcraigchr [ Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 248 Windlass selection |
The wife said her birthday present this year could be a windlass (she's sick of being the anchor labor). Since I currently lack the idiot gene, I am going to take her up on that. Maxwell ... Lewmar ... ? For a 248, which is the best / most reliable? I have a rocker switch at the helm already. Not sure if it's wired up or not. Craig C. |
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| Author: | mkivbren [ Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 248 Windlass selection |
This is what you need: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=5197 |
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| Author: | mcraigchr [ Thu Apr 15, 2010 12:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 248 Windlass selection |
mkivbren wrote: This is what you need: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=5197 I saw his post and sent him an email about it. I have not received a response yet. Perhaps he sold it. Are you saying that the Lewmar is a better choice over the Maxwell? Craig C. |
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| Author: | Buoy Howdy [ Thu Apr 15, 2010 1:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 248 Windlass selection |
The V700 would be my choice for a vertical Windlass. Your boat should be pre-wired for a windlass as all Vistas use a standard wiring harness for each model to accommodate all available options. There was a very good write-up from a former forum member on a 268 windlass installation. You can find it here: http://www.boat-project.com |
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| Author: | acguy [ Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 248 Windlass selection |
I just finished putting a maxwell 800 on my 248. I did all of the wiring my self but had a fiberglass shop do the install of the actual windlass. I can take some pics of mine for you. I would suggest selecting either the maxwell 500 or the Lewmar V700 as all of the wiring that is predone can be used. I had to run new #4 AWG from the stern to the bow which took time and planning! Good Luck |
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| Author: | Brett248Vista [ Mon Apr 19, 2010 7:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 248 Windlass selection |
Bren, Thanks for linking Craig to my F/S thread. I am parting out all the "upgrades" I bought for the 248 and then the boat it's self MUST go this summer. Brenden did an excellent write up on his install of the V700. I have no axe to grind in the brand wars, I think the Maxwell is a nice unit too, but it's twice the price (MSRP) for no apparent reason. |
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