Anthony Lopreto
New Member
- Aug 11, 2020
- 6
- Boat Info
- 2014 Sea Ray 350 SLX
- Engines
- twin Mercruiser 8.2 w/Bravo III
I recently purchase a used 2014 350 SLX. I have been having horrible windlass issues. The windlass operated fine, but the anchor line slips on the gypsy and continues to bunch up where it drops into the anchor locker. I have a Quick DP2 512 with 1/2 inch anchor line and 20 feet of 1/4 inch chain (this is what the manual recommends). I already replaced the anchor line with new 3 strand 1/2 inch from West Marine, changed the anchor swivel where the chain connects to the anchor and replaces the tension arm on the windlass. But still, when there is very little tension on the line, the gypsy just spins. When it does catch and pulls the anchor line in, the line often bunches and jams at the hole where the line drops into the anchor locker. I suspect part of my problem is the design of the anchor locker. In 2019, Sea Ray put the anchor on top of the bow rather than under the bow like the earlier models. There just does not seem to be enough depth to the locker for the line to drop in. BTW, when it reaches the chain and I can get the splice through the hole, the chain come is just fine. The other problem I am having, as soon as the anchor line punches up, the 60 amp breaker pops and I have to reset it. Does anyone have any advice? This is not fun when it comes time to leave the beach and pull up anchor.