BOW THRUSTERS ANCHOR WINDLASS

nythll · 08-10-2007, 14:46

hi, friends
anyone know pls give me some information.
i am looking for BOW THRUSTERS AND ANCHOR WINDLASS my fiberglass
95 feet fishing boat.
so i want to know which size is better for my boat.

SkiprJohn · 08-10-2007, 15:19

Aloha Nythll,
Welcome aboard!! I can't help you with your questions but there might be others here who can.
Kind Regards,
JohnL

craigsmith · 08-10-2007, 19:01

Concerning windlasses, you'll need to post more information, your anchor and chain for one, how much weight, and the existing solution? Does your boat have hydraulics?

Do you want a capstan (vertical) or a windlass (horizontal)?

A simple broad recommendation in the electronic range would be a Maxwell 4000:

**Pblais** · 08-10-2007, 20:38

At 95 ft. You are either an extra large or a jumbo. The numbers matter when you get this big. Tonage and specifics might help. The engineering on the bow thruster would be a concren. I wouldn't take advice from the internet on that part.

S/V Antares · 09-10-2007, 06:46

At 95 Ft you will need a hyd. Thruster so you might want to think about a Hyd. windlass. This is a good solution as it requires only one tank with a few valves.

Without knowing the displacment, windage etc. I wouuld suspect you will need a tunnel size around 500mm. Vetus has a caculator on their website Untitled Document
Their offerings your size but the cacualtor might give you a better idea of what you need. Don't skimp in the important stuff. Bigger is better when it comes to thrusters and ground tackle.

been there, done that, got the t-shirt.

**David M** · 10-10-2007, 21:21

I would check with a boatyard that works with commercial boats or with a manufacturer first. Capstans and windlasses for your sized boat are much larger and heavier duty than you find on your typical yacht. The same goes for the BT. The capstan in the third post is too small.

At 95 feet, you need to look at commercial grade equipment for vessels in your length and tonnage range. Your boat is probably close to 100 tons displacement. It won't be cheap.

Hawboldt and Wesmar are good places to start.

Commercial Deck Winches, Windlasses, Capstans

Commercial Marine Bow Tunnel Thrusters - WESMAR

08-10-2007, 14:46	#1
nythll Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1	BOW THRUSTERS ANCHOR WINDLASS hi, friends anyone know pls give me some information. i am looking for BOW THRUSTERS AND ANCHOR WINDLASS my fiberglass 95 feet fishing boat. so i want to know which size is better for my boat.

08-10-2007, 20:38	#4
Pblais Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hayes, VA Boat: Gozzard 36 - Bright Eyes Posts: 4,758 Images: 7	At 95 ft. You are either an extra large or a jumbo. The numbers matter when you get this big. Tonage and specifics might help. The engineering on the bow thruster would be a concren. I wouldn't take advice from the internet on that part. __________________ Paul Blais s/v Bright Eyes Gozzard 36 37 15.7 N 76 28.9 W

09-10-2007, 06:46	#5
S/V Antares Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Annapolis USA Boat: 1983 Gulfstar 36 Antares Posts: 353	At 95 Ft you will need a hyd. Thruster so you might want to think about a Hyd. windlass. This is a good solution as it requires only one tank with a few valves. Without knowing the displacment, windage etc. I wouuld suspect you will need a tunnel size around 500mm. Vetus has a caculator on their website Untitled Document Their offerings your size but the cacualtor might give you a better idea of what you need. Don't skimp in the important stuff. Bigger is better when it comes to thrusters and ground tackle. been there, done that, got the t-shirt. __________________ Will & Muffin Lucy the dog "Yes, well.. perhaps some more wine" (Julia Child)

10-10-2007, 21:21	#6
David M Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Posts: 2,899	I would check with a boatyard that works with commercial boats or with a manufacturer first. Capstans and windlasses for your sized boat are much larger and heavier duty than you find on your typical yacht. The same goes for the BT. The capstan in the third post is too small. At 95 feet, you need to look at commercial grade equipment for vessels in your length and tonnage range. Your boat is probably close to 100 tons displacement. It won't be cheap. Hawboldt and Wesmar are good places to start. Commercial Deck Winches, Windlasses, Capstans Commercial Marine Bow Tunnel Thrusters - WESMAR Last edited by David M; 10-10-2007 at 21:50..

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08-10-2007, 15:19	#2
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 3,922	Aloha Nythll, Welcome aboard!! I can't help you with your questions but there might be others here who can. Kind Regards, JohnL

08-10-2007, 19:01	#3
craigsmith Senior Cruiser Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Zealand Posts: 162 Images: 4	Concerning windlasses, you'll need to post more information, your anchor and chain for one, how much weight, and the existing solution? Does your boat have hydraulics? Do you want a capstan (vertical) or a windlass (horizontal)? A simple broad recommendation in the electronic range would be a Maxwell 4000:

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