Windlass replace

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Hphoyt
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Windlass replace

Having a Catalina M36 1994 with a Maxwell 500 line only windlass, does anyone know if a Maxwell VW1000 
orVW1500 will fit. Thanks, Peter
 Carrabelle Fl

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I have a 1500 that I installed as a horizontal. It took some figuring out but it fits all under our anchor locker lid.

Randy Sherwood
Mutualfun 1990 # 1057
T/R W/K M35a
Home. Charlotte, Mi.
Boat. St Augustine,Fl.

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I installed a VW 1500.The  install was OK. I had to rig up a idler pulley to get more wrap on Chainwheel.
One thing to think about the VW1500 does not use a rope/chain Gypsy. You have to transfer the rope to the Capstan.

If I was to do it again I would buy the VW 10 with a Chainwheel that will handle both rope and chain. 
Maxwell reps recommend VW 10 for the Catalina's. 

Chuck Lennox
97 MKii Ventura Ca
Island Girl Hull #1611

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I replaced the VC500 with a VW500. Easy swap out and works great with 300 feet of 1/4" HT chain. Please see the email below if you want to use 5/16" chain.

Hi Steve

The one for 5/16 chain uses a different wire size (larger motor) and is a tight fit. VW10812V is the model. It uses the same shaft hole and will require new bolt holes.

Best Regards

Will Vrooman
Sales Manager
Vetus Maxwell Inc
714 227 3832 cell

'96 36 mkII #1569 Waltzing Matilda Channel Islands, CA

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