The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Anchor Winch https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:20:13 +0000 Fri, 18 Mar 2022 18:16:56 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=136560 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Anchor Winch : Yep, if look close you will see...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136560&PID=1824152&title=anchor-winch#1824152 Author: Steps
Subject: 136560
Posted: 18 Mar 2022 at 6:16pm

Yep, if look close you will see , as mentioned before, there is a pin over the anchor/ warp..I dont have to remove it.. But did have to grind a little round out of the anchor shaft so will drop, and pull right up (and the round sits on the roller)

Bit more of work hard at being lazy... a big must when crossing bars , and in heavy chop, the anchor (everything) must not be able to come loose.

Also being lazy, the rope tied from rear cleat to bow rail (both sides) jump out on the pontoon, can control the boat bow and stern easy.. dont need to mess with ropes as get out of the boat, then boat swings.
 And the tied Painter ropes looped on the bow rail... just long enough so if come loose while towing the boat, they dont go under the trailer wheels...pull the end they unravel..
]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2022 18:16:56 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136560&PID=1824152&title=anchor-winch#1824152 <![CDATA[Anchor Winch : If possible centre the winch inline...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136560&PID=1824140&title=anchor-winch#1824140 Author: Pcj
Subject: 136560
Posted: 18 Mar 2022 at 12:52pm

If possible centre the winch inline with roller.Direct pull/strain.Stops warp/chain jumping out of roller and get warp spliced to chain ,eliminates a shackle.Think its around $25/30 for a place to splice.

]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:52:39 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136560&PID=1824140&title=anchor-winch#1824140 <![CDATA[Anchor Winch : The big thing that stuffs up...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136560&PID=1824136&title=anchor-winch#1824136 Author: Steps
Subject: 136560
Posted: 18 Mar 2022 at 11:03am

The big thing that stuffs up the advise I gave above is, someone puts a roller in the middle.

 Could you explain that bit more please?

I think the positioning of the pressure switch will be the tricky bit ...
"Its about working hard to be lazy"
Before setting anything (switch capstan etc.. even the bollard) up, decide the most comfortable position for YOU..which will include if you are left or right handed.
I just sat on the edge of the hatch, put the capstan towards the right side. , then found that my right knee was in a position to press a switch, if mounted on a bit of wood, vertically down from the opposite side of the hatch opening.
 All my rod holders, seats, cup holders, motor controls, bait board, knife holders on the side of the bait board,  etc have also been positioned like that.

What must get around to is a bit of padding where I sit on the side of the hatch....on the other hand the new capstan pulls up from 40m in about a minute, well very fast, now so sit far shorter period...still on to do listWink

In pic below I removed the original , factory stupid bow spit and made my own out of channel alloy and a small roller  bit bolted on the end...warp does rub and has worn the alloy a bit, over many trips over a good 10yrs..

Pic doesnt show the split bollard replacing the original in the pic
I want to load up more 'informational' pics, but want to delete the dupicate and not important ones 1st .Going thru the crap on  the to re post is a chore even now.
Please Admin, permissions given even for a day, or an hr?


]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:03:00 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136560&PID=1824136&title=anchor-winch#1824136 <![CDATA[Anchor Winch : The big thing that stuffs up the...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136560&PID=1824132&title=anchor-winch#1824132 Author: kimber7wsm
Subject: 136560
Posted: 18 Mar 2022 at 7:39am

The big thing that stuffs up the advise I gave above is, someone puts a roller in the middle. That changes the angles  and stuffs up self leveling.

Unfortunately most people who set up boats don't know how simple it is to work out correct set up, so it never gets done.

The theory I gave above is used on winches for all sorts of applications and works every time.
]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2022 07:39:04 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136560&PID=1824132&title=anchor-winch#1824132 <![CDATA[Anchor Winch : Yep very helpful thanks I think...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136560&PID=1824110&title=anchor-winch#1824110 Author: oldtincan
Subject: 136560
Posted: 17 Mar 2022 at 10:01am

Yep very helpful thanks I think the positioning of the pressure switch will be the tricky bit ...]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:01:34 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136560&PID=1824110&title=anchor-winch#1824110 <![CDATA[Anchor Winch : I am leaning towrds the capstan...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136560&PID=1824109&title=anchor-winch#1824109 Author: Steps
Subject: 136560
Posted: 17 Mar 2022 at 9:36am

I am leaning towrds the capstan to me it simpler , cheaper and I am OK with go forward to raise anchor.

Position the capstan and pressure switch very carefully so can also fold drop warp easy below.
 Then is the question of the chain going around... Way back I asked the Maxwell ppl reply was  " depends if want to srcatch the capstan chrome or not"  So I have been doing so for many yrs.
 I do 4 around on the warp, then when chain just goes around reduce to 1 or 2 turns... Cant rem which.
Some ppl dont have the pressure switch, or have a by pass on/off switch.
I have thought about for yrs, still havnt a on/off. Im ok to use on/off myself but last thing need, be on off or not, is someone distracted for a second and have a finger go round several times.. sorta ruins the day out.
Advantage is (espec in a west coast/swell chop) its hard to keep constant load on the capstan. As the sell comes thru, sitting on the hatch side, knee on pressure switch, one leans with the swell, knee off switch , then back on.

From memory min cable size is 16 sq mm (???).

Self install is very easy, hardest is pulling the wiring thru cavities

Hope this is of some help.


 Edit:I have also swapped my bollard out for a split bollard the chain simply drops down into and a sprit pin holds it there.
 Also the anchor bow spirit thingy, has a spring loaded pin to hold the anchor down...So anchor is always secure in place, be chop swell bar crossings.. just watch your head when boat is on trailer and step between car and trailer.

]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:36:37 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136560&PID=1824109&title=anchor-winch#1824109 <![CDATA[Anchor Winch : The freefall ones are good ifyou...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136560&PID=1824107&title=anchor-winch#1824107 Author: Steps
Subject: 136560
Posted: 17 Mar 2022 at 9:22am

The freefall ones are good if you know how to use them, but no different in principle to the capstan system where people just chuck it over the side. You need to lay them out like Steps has mentioned.

 I only know about just dropping over the bow, nothing about winch free fall.....its good to know it can also apply

Otherwise the rode piles up under the windless and then jams, for want of a better description.

The cause for drum winches bunching the rode in the middle, is incorrect set up.
To insure it self levels all the way across the drum you must have no more than 18° angle between the bow roller and the drum side to side.

I again dont know if this applies to an anchor winch.. does to damn near every other winch...
Yes they need to be as squared and centered as near possible to the load.
The 1st time you wind on a winch, load it up and then feed on, feeding it correctly onto the drum. After that it will always feed on even, like the wire/ rope/ braid gets a memory.
My boat winch, anchor the trailer, I feed out hitch side, hook a car onto it, a slop of hand brake just on, then wind feed back on.

Does this also work on anchor winches?
Anyone actually done this with anchor winch?

Edit: if going to 'reset' your trailer winch, pull 'rope' out and make sure all or any twists are removed 1st.

]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:22:03 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136560&PID=1824107&title=anchor-winch#1824107 <![CDATA[Anchor Winch : Thanks for all the replies - helps...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136560&PID=1824106&title=anchor-winch#1824106 Author: oldtincan
Subject: 136560
Posted: 17 Mar 2022 at 9:14am

Thanks for all the replies - helps to clarify options. I am leaning towrds the capstan to me it simpler , cheaper and I am OK with go forward to raise anchor. Also i have a good length of chain and the warp is in good condition so seems a shane to have to replace it. 

Cheers Pete
]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:14:22 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136560&PID=1824106&title=anchor-winch#1824106 <![CDATA[Anchor Winch : If using a windlass, make sure...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136560&PID=1824102&title=anchor-winch#1824102 Author: kimber7wsm
Subject: 136560
Posted: 17 Mar 2022 at 7:06am

If using a windlass, make sure the anchor well has enough depth. From the post above it sounds like the Fyran does. Otherwise the rode piles up under the windless and then jams, for want of a better description.

The cause for drum winches bunching the rode in the middle, is incorrect set up.
To insure it self levels all the way across the drum you must have no more than 18° angle between the bow roller and the drum side to side.

So for a 300mm wide drum you need the bow roller to be 947mm minimum away from the drum.

Check the rate of fall on which ever style you get. The power out at 30m minute type are painful, and almost impossible to anchor accurately like you need to on a Terakihi spot for example. The freefall ones are good if you know how to use them, but no different in principle to the capstan system where people just chuck it over the side. You need to lay them out like Steps has mentioned. 
]]> Thu, 17 Mar 2022 07:06:56 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136560&PID=1824102&title=anchor-winch#1824102 <![CDATA[Anchor Winch : Those drum winches sound good...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136560&PID=1824093&title=anchor-winch#1824093 Author: funandfunction
Subject: 136560
Posted: 16 Mar 2022 at 6:21pm

Those drum winches sound good but I have no experience  of them.

A few years ago I installed a Maxwell windlass of the flush type ( horizontal gypsy) on my bro-in-laws 6m Fyran.
Those boats have a good flange all around the anchor well opening in the foredeck, so it was easy to make a 5mm alloy plate  and bolt it down to that flange with lots of c/sunk bolts at maybe 50mm centres.. Maxwell supply a template for the winch cut-out  remembering to offset the winch to one side of the centre-line to keep the rode lined up with the bow fairlead.
There's a lot of bending stress on that plate , so I beefed it up with a few flat bar stringers on the underside.
Like others have said,  you need to do away with your 3 strand warp and replace it with the braided warp that's very soft  and tends to fall better and take up less volume. Also the connection to the chain needs to be spliced to go though the gypsy.
I put a hatch inside the cabin on the vertical bow bulkhead....this is important to get access to the winch cable connections and also to clear the warp if anything goes wrong. I question if those winches are truly automatic  since Maxwell warn not to drive around with the anchor hanging on the winch....they say go forward and secure the anchor and take the load off the winch.
In which case you could just use the capstan type in the first place.

]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2022 18:21:53 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136560&PID=1824093&title=anchor-winch#1824093