One of the questions we get asked the most is 'What type of rope/chain do I need for my windlass?' We've listed some of the most common windlass models below along with the most standard rope and/or chain sizes that they take.
Requirements can vary, even for the same model of windlass, so always confirm the listed dimensions with your windlass manual.ModelChainRopeNotesAnchorlift Barracuda 600/9001/4' HT(opt.1/2)1/2'(opt.1) or 9/16'(opt.2)Two possible gypsies (opt.1/2) are possible. The most popular Gypsy is for 1/4'HT and 1/2' rope.Anchorlift Dolphin 10005/16'HT (opt. 1) or 3/8'HT(opt.2)5/8' (opt.1/2)Two possible gypsies (opt.1/2) are possible. The most popular Gypsy is for 5/16' HT and 5/8' Rope.Anchorlift Mako M12125/16'HT(opt.1) or 3/8'HT(opt.2)5/8'(opt.1/2)Two possible gypsies (opt.1/2)are possible. The most popular Gypsy is for 5/16'HT and 5/8' rope.Anchorlift Mako M1512/M15245/16'HT(opt.1) or 3/8'HT(opt.2)5/8'(opt.1/2)Two possible gypsies (opt.1/2)are possible. The most popular Gypsy is for 5/16'HT and 5/8' rope.Good Windlass, F850 A5/16' BBB1/2'Good Windlass, F850 C5/16' BBB9/16'Lewmar Pro-Fish 10005/16' HT9/16'Lewmar Pro-Fish 7001/4' G41/2'Lewmar Pro-Sport 5501/4' BBB or HT1/2'Lofrans Progress 15/16' HT or 5/16' BBB1/2', 9/16', 5/8'Maxwell 8005/16' HT1/2' 8 Brait LineDiscontinued. Many reports of 3 strand operating poorly with this windlass.Powerwinch 4501/4' HT1/2'Powerwinch 46' Class5/16' HT5/8'Powerwinch Capstan 1000No ChainUp to 5/8'Accepts rope only.
No Chain.Powerwinch Capstan 300No ChainUp to 3/4'Accepts rope only. No Chain.Simpson Lawrence Horizon 4001/4' HT or BBB1/2'For Gypsy RC061Simpson Lawrence Horizon 5001/4' HT or BBB1/2'For Gypsy RC0761Simpson Lawrence Horizon 6005/16' BBB or HT9/16'-5/8'This is for the Gypsy RC0860. In some rare cases the Horizon 600 may have a different gypsy.Notes: All specifications are listed as a guide only. Please confirm with your windlass manual. Anchoring.com does not directly retail windlasses, however, we provide links to the products on Amazon.com which generally are the cost-leader. Don't see your windlass listed? Give us your windlass model and we'll try our best to help.Published May 08, 2018.
I understand the Freefall series size 31, 36, and 41 all use a 200W motor and the 46 a 600W. I have a C&C32 and am tending towards the 36 given wt of my ground tackle. I appreciate the benefits of a smaller motor in terms of running 8 or 6 gauge wire vice 1/0 for other windlasses, but I am concerned about the motor size compared to most other systems at 800 or 1000 W. Don’t suppose the Power winch is installed on any new fleets where I could find some feedback? What has your experience been with returns/operation vice Anchor lift, Lewmar, Maxwell, etc. I see the Power winch has a two gear system, haven’t checked the others yet.