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Anchor line

Posted: May 21st, '07, 21:41
by El Dorado
I'm adding a vertical lewmar windlass and was wondering how much 1/2 inch rode I can carry in the orginal B31 locker without running into problems with the freefall of the line into the locker?

Posted: May 21st, '07, 22:14
by mike ohlstein
Probably about 1200 feet.

Posted: May 25th, '07, 23:20
by Dave Kosh R.I.P.
Yep, Mike's right on the money. Incidentally I have the same Pro Fish windless and "so far so good". I keep spare line in a 5 gallon bucket & anchor under the walkway. You will use the backup at some point. FYI use a crew member to watch the retrieve . That motor has got some gusto and if you tangle bad it will cut the line, at least one strand anyway. (School of Hard Knox) Good luck. Dave K