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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 26-01-2010, 06:51
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Posted By svHyLyte
The Maxwell VW3500 can be had with a 1/2" chain...

The Maxwell VW3500 can be had with a 1/2" chain gypsy. The hydraulic verson requires 2000psi at 11 gal/minute. The 12v version draws 1200 watts. From your engine room to the windlass would likely...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 20-01-2010, 18:28
Replies: 20
Views: 26,903
Posted By svHyLyte
As I believe I said: Further to...

As I believe I said:




Further to this subject, there is no reason why a "single hander" cannot lock the wheel, or activate the autopilot, put his boat in gear and have her idle forward, or...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 20-01-2010, 09:52
Replies: 20
Views: 26,903
Posted By svHyLyte
Humm... Induced Wind Loading F=...

Humm...

Induced Wind Loading

F= (A*Sf*Gf*V^2)/390

Where:

F = Horizontal Force in Pounds
A = Projected Area in Square Feet;
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 19-01-2010, 14:31
Replies: 20
Views: 26,903
Posted By svHyLyte
As a practical matter, yacht size is sometimes...

As a practical matter, yacht size is sometimes referenced as a basis for windlass size recommendation as a substitute for anchor gear calculations simply because yachts of a certain size range tend...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 18-01-2010, 11:09
Replies: 20
Views: 26,903
Posted By svHyLyte
Yacht size/displacement is irrelevant. It is the...

Yacht size/displacement is irrelevant. It is the weight of the rode and ground tackle that matter to the windlass. Figure the weight of your chain/rode for the greatest depth you are likely to anchor...
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