jesse_garman
Jesse Garman
I am looking at purchasing a Lofrans Progress II electric windlass similar to the Maxwell VWC. I am concerned that the height difference between the anchor roller and the chain gypsy (~5")will result in a poor angle causing the chain to bind. A teak pad under the windlass will reduce this difference to ~4". All of the installations pictured and described on the site have mounted the windlass behind the forepeak bulkhead, which appears to work. My issue is as part of painting the deck this summer I covered the anchor locker resulting in a continuous deck surface at the bow(I have pics of this project if anyone is interested). I want to mount the windlass several inches forward of the forepeak bulkhead. Unfortunately, this will result in a more acute angle of the chain to the gypsy compared to installing the windlass aft of the bulkhead. Does anyone have an opinion as to whether this will be a problem or not? Additionally, does anyone have any opinions about Lofrans' quality?
Jesse Garman
Jesse Garman