Lucia 40: Anchor and Windlass

[MKB53]

I have attached a photo of my temporary fix.

I made up a short lead with a spade connector on one end and a ring connector (10mm I think) on the other.
I the cut the purple wire coming from the loom on the RHS and fitted M/F spade connectors to each end as appropriate.

I then connected the ring connector to the large central Positive terminal supplying power to the winch and the spade connector to the LHS section of the purple wire. This joins a brow wire which goes into a conduit to the winch.

The winch controls are now powered permanently!

When the problem is resolved you can reconnect the spades on the purple wire together. I will probably fit an A/B switch as a long term fall back option.

[MKB53]

Cotemar, I am off to buy a starter switch this afternoon, shorting with a screwdriver is not a good option although it does work!

[Cotemar]

Originally Posted by MKB53

I have attached a photo of my temporary fix.

I made up a short lead with a spade connector on one end and a ring connector (10mm I think) on the other.
I the cut the purple wire coming from the loom on the RHS and fitted M/F spade connectors to each end as appropriate.

I then connected the ring connector to the large central Positive terminal supplying power to the winch and the spade connector to the LHS section of the purple wire. This joins a brow wire which goes into a conduit to the winch.

The winch controls are now powered permanently!

When the problem is resolved you can reconnect the spades on the purple wire together. I will probably fit an A/B switch as a long term fall back option.

Martin,

Thank you for posting that Windlass bypass wiring picture. That will help a lot of cruisers out.

I added some text to your picture for my own clarification. Is it correct?
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[MKB53]

That is correct and does clarify it. My new cable could have been neater but i was focussed on getting it working.

I have to give a good rap to the guys at Viamar Ibiza. Contacted them this morning and a tech showed up at almost 6 this evening to fit a new MDI and we are all fixed. All this in the busy start to the season. Apparently warranty work is a priority.
Great to get service like this!

[Steadman Uhlich]

Originally Posted by Cotemar

That size Mantus Anchor was designed with a material density for Stainless Steel at 85 lbs, so when you make the same size anchor in galvanized steel it has a much different material density. This is why it is 10 lbs lighter.

Mantus Anchors knows about the issue and is working to resolve it or maybe just re-sticker the galvanized steel anchors to the correct weight 75 lbs weight.

I understand there can be differences in material density and weight.

But to label and market the product with a misleading weight (85 instead of the accurate 75) seems inexcusable to me, and seems more like a clear case of misleading the buyer to think they are purchasing an 85 pound anchor.

I don't think a reputable company or one wanting to establish a good reputation, would sell a product while so clearly misrepresenting its key characteristic (anchor weight), by such a large difference.

A new and accurate sticker can be made in a day, and is a cheap fix.

A misleading label or claim can cause doubts about the brand, and that can "stick" a long time and be costly.

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Or is there more to this story that the photo of the anchor on the scale is not showing?

[freebird22]

Originally Posted by SaltyDogsLLC

Hey! Finally got settled here in the Abacos! Thanks for you patience. Here are two shots of the Rocna 33 anchor, which held wonderfully last night in 45 knot gust/thunderstorms.

Just about to install a Rocna 33 on a Lucia 40 ourselves, any issues with the windlass raising it?

[Escape Plan]

None whatsoever. Had it on there for 4 years now.