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Post by Tafika II on Mar 31, 2015 21:12:44 GMT
We added a line capstan to the existing chain windlass. Quick supplied the longer shaft and capstan for less that $500 and the installation took about 1 hour. You will need a Retaining-Ring Pliers to get the split retainer rings out. You will not have to remove the existing windlass, just pull out the shaft, put a new on it and install the capstan.  Attachment Deleted |
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Post by dbostrom on Apr 1, 2015 7:45:56 GMT
That is an extremely cool modification!
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Post by Trevor on Apr 2, 2015 7:55:54 GMT
Yes Brent...that is a good one....
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Post by ianpowolny on Apr 3, 2015 6:44:30 GMT
That's interseting. I just checked and Affinty came with this already fitted. Is this an EU/US difference in specification I wonder?
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Post by hoppy on Apr 3, 2015 7:46:47 GMT
That's interseting. I just checked and Affinty came with this already fitted. Is this an EU/US difference in specification I wonder? Like most windlass makers, Quick offer most models with and without a Capstan. It's good to know that it is an easy replacement and the price does not sound too bad |
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Post by Tafika II on Apr 3, 2015 14:54:48 GMT
When we bought the boat, the standard was without a capstan...a detail we missed. This windlass is no longer made so we were glad Quick still had the conversion kit in stock. IT's nice to have a stressless project go well & end well! We'll post more as we continue our final projects before casting off the lines in October for the Caribbean!
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