- Aug 8, 2008
- 3,058
- Boat Info
- A 300 DA 4kw Gen-set, central vac, electric head, windlass, AC/reverse heat, Lowrance 522ci GPS Char
- Engines
- twin 5.7 with Alpha drives
I have a 1989 300da with a Benson windlass. The Benson will only take rope for the rode, no conversion to chain or rope and chain. I would like to replace it over the winter lay-up but the existing cut out for the Benson is the problem. I have a teak platform that the Benson mounts on and I don't want to replace the teak just to mount a new windlass.
I hope there are others that have replaced the Benson windlass and have some suggestions.
I did find a great deal on a Lewmar Windlass here is the link but I am OK to any and all suggestions.
http://www.boatersland.com/lew6671011108-138.html
They have the 1/2" chain and the 1/4". You need to call for the 1/4" deal.
Ken
I hope there are others that have replaced the Benson windlass and have some suggestions.
I did find a great deal on a Lewmar Windlass here is the link but I am OK to any and all suggestions.
http://www.boatersland.com/lew6671011108-138.html
They have the 1/2" chain and the 1/4". You need to call for the 1/4" deal.
Ken