23' Tsunami / windlass line capacity...

abl1111 · #1 07-10-2003, 10:28 AM

I will be installing a Horizon 600 windlass on my 23 Tsunami. It takes 1/2" line. How much line can the anchor locker fit without having it pile up and bind the windlass ? I doubt that I will ever anchor in water any deeper than 60 '( if ever ).

I would rather put more line in, because you never know.

Thx...

- Alan

Dave Hirshberg · #2 07-10-2003, 11:10 AM

The anchor locker is pretty good size. I would think that 250ft wouldn't be a problem. Make sure the drop is toward the aft end of the locker, its a deeper drop and less chance of it bunching up to the top.

TUGBOAT · #3 07-10-2003, 11:31 AM

Alan,
You should have at LEAST "8" times the water depth available"Rode to Scope".Go for the even 500'. Binding now that could be a Problem ?
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TarponTom · #4 07-15-2003, 08:02 PM

Alan,
I have 350' of 1/2" 3 strand in my locker with 15' of chain and still have room. I've never sent it all out and retrieved it under power with the windlass, however I have used over 200' with no problem. Go2marine.com has the best price I found on line and chain, even with shipping from Seattle it was near half the price I could buy locally. For the 1/2" Samson line it is .23/ft.

abl1111 · #5 07-16-2003, 04:09 PM

TT,

THAT is the kind of info I was looking for. THX. I will call them right now. It sure beats the price that West Marine charges.