The windlass works well. I used it with 5/16 BBB, but according to the manual it accepts 1/4 and 5/16 proof, 5/16 and 3/8 BBB, and 5/16 and 3/8 Hi Test chain. It can also be used with rope/chain rodes. Ideal rope diameter is 5/8" but it will accept diameters that are plus or minus 1/8". We are within striking distance of Port Townsend. We are in Ellensburg and can arrange to meet.
Hi I am interested in your windlass sl 510. Can you confirm for me spacing of the mounting holes (centre to centre)? I bought a sailboat recently that I believe had this model but the windlass was removed. I wish to use the existing mounting holes. I live in Victoria so it would not be too dificult to ship it or I may even pick it up. Cheers, Ivan.
Ivan
Center to center - 8 1/4" x 3 3/4". We can work out delivery.
There is a Reni from Victoria who asked the same question in response to my Craigs list ad. Is that you? He didn't leave any way to contact him.
Rob
Hi Rob. Reni is my boat partner. I was sure it was the 510 we needed but the holes don't match up. The holes on our boat are 5" x 9.5" centre of hole to centre of hole. Maybe it is the 555 that I need. Does anyone have the footprint measurments for the 555? Rob, do you have a picture you could send me of your 510? You can send it directly to ivanhoe@islandnet.com . Cheers, Ivan.