Also I took the gypsy from the Catalina supplied stock Maxwell and found a perfect fit with BBB 5/16 chain, but the ACO high tensile links were just a fraction too long.[/QUOTE]
In looking at the specs for Maxwell 500 WV, it looks like the chain wheel is for 1/4" or 3/16". WHat is the model of windlass you have installed?
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Stephen Noe
S/V Earendil, Oriental NC, USA
1985 Endeavour 42
Our boat had a Maxwell 500 in it when we got it, the chain wheel was for 1/4". Replaced it with a VW1000 with a chain wheel for 5/16" HT G40/43 chain, very easy upgrade. Works OK but the original install makes it so you have to throw the chain forward all the time or it piles up and doesn't stay on the chain wheel. Hard to get two anchors, chain and rodes in that locker.