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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 15-07-2023, 11:50
Replies: 2
Views: 348
Posted By baccara
Re: Profurl 290 broken?

Thanks, it seems that the unit might be old N31 model, to which Profurl does not supply sparea anymore. Other sources have parts for the drum a, circlips and all, so all is not lost, yet...

It's...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 15-07-2023, 10:58
Replies: 2
Views: 348
Posted By baccara
Profurl 290 broken?

I am having a bit of headache with a older Profurl unit in a boat that i recently bought. I am assuming that it is an older 290. As the foil sections are 29mm in width.

The issue is that whenever...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 18-02-2020, 12:37
Replies: 19
Views: 6,672
Posted By baccara
Re: Difficulty in choosing a windlass; Lofrans X2, Lewmar VX2+ etc ...

I actually did contact him earlier. He is very helpful, but the gypsy for 8mm (B80 type) chain is not available anymore. 5/16 HT chain should work with RCB70, but i've understood that type of chain...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 18-02-2020, 12:33
Replies: 19
Views: 6,672
Posted By baccara
Re: Difficulty in choosing a windlass; Lofrans X2, Lewmar VX2+ etc ...

Well, i'd sure like to hear reasons and experiences on fitting and using Tigres. I've been drooling over Tigres for some quite some time already, it seems quite affordable considering its capacity,...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 18-02-2020, 05:30
Replies: 19
Views: 6,672
Posted By baccara
Re: Difficulty in choosing a windlass; Lofrans X2, Lewmar VX2+ etc ...

Machining a brand new gypsy could work, but i am afraid the total cost of designing/modeling and CNC machining the piece might be quite close to what i'd spend in buying a brand new electric windlass...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 18-02-2020, 03:32
Replies: 19
Views: 6,672
Posted By baccara
Difficulty in choosing a windlass; Lofrans X2, Lewmar VX2+ etc ...

Hi,

while realising that this topic has been beaten to death many times before in this forum, i cannot help but to ask for advice and experiences in choosing a windlass.

I have a OE32-cutter,...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 08-08-2018, 08:54
Replies: 15
Views: 4,328
Posted By baccara
Re: Choice between Hyspeed 510 and SeaTiger 555 ?

It seems that 555 enjoys much better reputation than the 510. We'll see, i'll probably open up both and have a look inside. I am expecting to find some thickened/gummed-up grease inside the 555, and...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 08-08-2018, 08:24
Replies: 15
Views: 4,328
Posted By baccara
Re: Choice between Hyspeed 510 and SeaTiger 555 ?

I haven't bought the main anchor just yet. I have a several of older Bruce/CQR -copies lying around (9-16kg), but i've been thinking of purchasing a new Rocna/Rocna Vulcan.

If i look at the Rocnas...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 08-08-2018, 04:17
Replies: 15
Views: 4,328
Posted By baccara
Choice between Hyspeed 510 and SeaTiger 555 ?

I am rebuilding an OE32 and i will soon need to choose which anchor windlass i will install. The reason why i need to choose between these two is that i currently happen own both Hyspeed 510 and...
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