Benson Windlass

[JeffMendenhall]

My 87 has the orignal Benson Windlass installed. The Windlass is not working, but there is power to it. I did some searches but did not find anything about Benson Windlass anywhere. Does anyone know if someone repairs these, where I can get parts, are they still in business etc or do I need to start looking at Lewmar?

Thanks for any help.

Jeff

 

[88dancer300]

Hello. I actually have a mint condition origional equipmentt Benson windlass that works fine that I am removing from my 1988 300 Sundancer. I am replacing it with a stainless steel unit that has a chain gypsy. I dont know what its worth, but they are rare?

 

[JeffMendenhall]

I will send you a PM.

 

[JeffMendenhall]

Does anyone know if you have to pull the pulpit to get to the mounting bolts? I pulled the top off today and no sign of bolts, so I assume they are under the pulpit.

 

[Dasch Boat]

On my 88 WE they were accessed from the anchor line locker.

 

[JeffMendenhall]

Seems there is a difference between 87 and 88. 88 it appears had nuts and 97 screwed into the housing. I have no nuts to undo, so I have to pull the pulpit to get to the bolts.:smt021

On my 88 WE they were accessed from the anchor line locker.