Replacing Windlass and line??

[Joker66]

I need to replace my Good windlass. I found a remanufactured one for $950 and Good is saying that we need to replace the line also. I read in some threads where folks have suggested flipping the line around and using the end that's been in the locker for years. Has anybody replaced the unit without replacing the line? Were there any consequences? The reason for replacing is that the unit pulls the line up extremely slow. For the record I am always right above the anchor when trying to raise it.

If anybody has found a similar less expensive setup of similar or better quality I'd appreciate that info also.

CFD/R – Remanufactured 5/8" Free-Drop Rope Windlass (boats to 42') - Good Windlass

GOOD® AUTOMATIC WINDLASS is now stocking FACTORY REMANUFACTURED ANCHOR WINDLASSES. These windlasses have been thoroughly refurbished and have a brand new electric motor, rope sprocket, gear assemblies with all new bearings and seals. The windlass housings and gear boxes are in excellent...

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[Chris-380]

I need to replace my Good windlass. I found a remanufactured one for $950 and Good is saying that we need to replace the line also. I read in some threads where folks have suggested flipping the line around and using the end that's been in the locker for years. Has anybody replaced the unit without replacing the line? Were there any consequences? The reason for replacing is that the unit pulls the line up extremely slow. For the record I am always right above the anchor when trying to raise it.

If anybody has found a similar less expensive setup of similar or better quality I'd appreciate that info also.




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CFD/R – Remanufactured 5/8" Free-Drop Rope Windlass (boats to 42') - Good Windlass

GOOD® AUTOMATIC WINDLASS is now stocking FACTORY REMANUFACTURED ANCHOR WINDLASSES. These windlasses have been thoroughly refurbished and have a brand new electric motor, rope sprocket, gear assemblies with all new bearings and seals. The windlass housings and gear boxes are in excellent...

goodwindlass.com

My experience is windless work til they don’t. You won’t hurt the new windless (imo) reusing the old rode.

Is the old one rotating slower than it used to, or is it slipping on the old rode?

 

[Joker66]

My exerpeingbis windless work til they don’t. You won’t hurt the new windless (imo) reusing the old rode.

Is the old one rotating slower than it used to, or is it spilling on the old rode?

Thanks for the quick reply. It's rotating slower.

 

[Chris L]

I need to replace my Good windlass. I found a remanufactured one for $950 and Good is saying that we need to replace the line also. I read in some threads where folks have suggested flipping the line around and using the end that's been in the locker for years. Has anybody replaced the unit without replacing the line? Were there any consequences? The reason for replacing is that the unit pulls the line up extremely slow. For the record I am always right above the anchor when trying to raise it.

If anybody has found a similar less expensive setup of similar or better quality I'd appreciate that info also.

I don't see a need to replace the line and chain unless its in bad shape or its the wrong diameter or chain size for the new windlass.

 

[BlueYonder]

That windlass doesn’t support chain. I would never consider an anchor set up without a healthy length of chain.

 

[Chris-380]

Thanks for the quick reply. It's rotating slower.

Might be able to take it to a motor shop that rewinds starters and alternators and have them go through it

 

[Joker66]

I don't see a need to replace the line and chain unless its in bad shape or its the wrong diameter or chain size for the new windlass.

Thanks for the response.

 

[Joker66]

Might be able to take it to a motor shop that rewinds starters and alternators and have them go through it

I'm definitely going to look into this. Thanks!