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Yes I agree, I have 100 feet 5/8 Nylon line, I was still thinking adding more chain. My goal is to drop the anchor and feel good about it.BTW We are currently in Northern NJ and will be headed south Sept.

Thanks all, I went with a 65 lb mantus with a Maxwell HRC 10 and am now deciding on the length of chain so far I have 75 foot of chain

Thank you, I believe i need to do some pulpit extending also.

If you look at the overhead view on the deck to the right the dark small circle is the hawse, i believe the chain will not make a right turn? I am thinking i have to cut both new hole for hawse and one in the pulpit behind the windlass so the chain falls nicely. Perhaps widen the pulpit also...

Any suggestions how to make this work? Maxwell HRC 10 on a 1977 40 foot Marine Trader double cabin. I am not sure I thought this through completely,The old windlass would never have worked with the anchor I had in mind.so I am trying to upgrade and improve.but, this certainly is looking kinda...

I know this is a topic well worn but.A I am planning on anchoring 80 % of my time I would like to get it right. I have been researching this to the point of confusion. I have a 40 foot Marine trader Double cabin. I just found out she weighs in at 30,000 lbs I have been looking at Spades...

I was experimenting with some teak, sanded down to bare wood and applied West System epoxy 105 resin with hardener and it looks great ! So the obvious question is why not? I know it cant be that easy other wise all would be applying resin. Thanks

No, totally destroyed

any feedback on a Powerwinch class 46 free Fall windlass?

I am going to start fro scratch and buy line and chain after I buy a new windlass. Old line and chain have seen better times.

I apologize to bring up a subject that has most likely been explored by this group over and over but. I bought 1977 Marine Trader 40 Double Cabin in need of a new windlass and need some guidance on size, power brand etc. Whatever info given me would certainly be appreciated. Thank You Alfonse Pagano

Hello, I just acquired 40 Marine Trader Double Cabin and I am about to start working on upgrades and changes. One Cruising aid I really want is auto pilot , nothing fancy, I don't need anything that deals with way points or course corrections. Just something to help me along the way as I cruise...

Has anyone here built there own bimini frame from stainless or aluminum tubing with all the proper elbows,45 and t fittings ect and then have a pro canvas outfit do the canvas work? Im thinking thats as far as I want to go with the DYI. anyone have any luck, tips and supply outfits welcomed...

I do not plan on staying in the NYC area but head south. I am not oppossed to canvas up top but I am committed to using solar panels and I understand the soft panels are not as efficient .and, some side panes sound very good

1977 Marine Trader double cabin 40' picts soon

Thanks, When I mention DIY I was thinking more of installation rather than fabrication.

Hello, I am almost embarrassed to ask,but if I don't ask, I wont know.I just bought my first boat ( a marine Trader Double cabin mechanically in awesome shape) for an good price. The fly bridge is wide open and I would like to ( here is my problem) build protection, Bimini, hard top, Whats...

Hello All, I am presently shopping for a Trawler 40 feet would be great. with the plans of living aboard, traveling mostly from the keys to the Bahamas and a little further down island as my expertise increase. I have spent many years sailing on my own and with others. I did a year on a 150...

Nah, I have been looking at so many trawlers online, that I got them all mixed up

Hello All, I have been shopping around for a trawler and came upon this Grand Banks and can not for the life of me can figure out what the black stuff is on the decks9 please see attachments ), I asked the broker and he was as uninformed as I. Can anyone help with this and, can it be cleaned...