New Anchor Windlass
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Topic: New Anchor Windlass
Posted By: lukemi
Subject: New Anchor Windlass
Date Posted: 03 March 2008 at 13:38
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With a nice weekend, I was able to complete the installation of my Anchor Windlass in my 370. The installation was relatively simple. The following shows this installation. A table was mounted across the Anchor well using an aluminum plate and angle brackets. This was attached to the sides using 8 screws. The Windless and local switches were then mounted to this plate. A control cable feeds back to the rear port of the boat for remote access. Hope these help anyone who may be looking at mounting their own winch. Mike
Stella Maris 370e#166
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Posted By: alettaenmarcel
Date Posted: 03 March 2008 at 14:04
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Very nice to see Mike
I hope it works well.
Was the boat already pre-wired, I mean , did you have to fit the electric wires yourself from the instrument panel to the windlass or wher the cables already there?
I saw wires on the greifswald pictures in this forum and i wonder if the are there on all the boats including the ones delivered without the windlass.
Greetings Marcel
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Posted By: lukemi
Date Posted: 03 March 2008 at 14:21
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Hi Marcel,
I saw another post on this forum about "prewired" windlass capability. I did not find any "prewiring" in my boat. Not really a Hanse limitation. They would not have provided the control cables I need anyway. I do have some questions about the panel switch wiring that I am going to address in another topic. I found a channel in the forward cabin roof that allowed me to run power and control cables most of the distance to the Anchor Locker. I though this was going to be the hard part but, it was relatively simple. My only issue was having to cut a small hole in the forward cabin bulkhead to run the cables through. I made a cut about 4 inchs square on the starboard side. This allowed me to get the cables through AND get access to some of the screws for mounting large washers for the table installation. I am currently working on a small box to cover this access area to "polish" the final installation. Running cables from the battery compartment to the front of the boat was easy. I only had to remove the access panels in the forward cabin to gain access behind for a "hanger snake and rope". One of the easier aspects of the installation.
Mike
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Posted By: AnnSea
Date Posted: 03 March 2008 at 23:01
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Hi Lukemi, very nice neat installation. Could you tell me how much chain you have and whether there is enough room for it to stack itself underneath the winch - without the need for moving the pile of chain by hand? The standard Hanse arrangement only allows you to winch in 5 metres or so before it gets fouled underneath the winch - which can be something of a challenge when in a tight anchorage in windy conditions with no crew to help you!. Tim |
Posted By: lukemi
Date Posted: 04 March 2008 at 13:08
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Pardon my english measurements but there easier for me to work with here. I purchased 165' of 8mm chain. I was able to load about 100' feet without having to do anything below the winch. At that point, a simple slide of the chain into the well allowed the remainder of the chain to be uploaded without a problem. I compromized my design slightly. I wanted to have the top capstan (option on this type of winch) on the winch for possible backup in the case of a rope road. If I did not have this, I could have mounted the Vetus 4 " higher. This would have allowed plenty of fall under the table. This would be a better installation if you were sure you did not need the added capability.
Mike
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Posted By: ligeia
Date Posted: 13 April 2009 at 20:57
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I have used my anchor on my new 370 for the first time today and was very disappointed by the windlass operation. I had it mounted originally by Hanse, not on a table like yours but directly on the bottom of the anchor well at its rear part. The result is that the chain hardly slips down to the bottom in front of the well, and it is necessary to push it from under the windlass every 20 cm or so. Very unpleasant, time-consuming, and possibly dangerous if you have to leave the spot quickly. I make photographs on my next trip. Another problem is that the Lewmar windlass engine seems very weak, I had to help the chain coming up...! Definitely this is not the normal fitting of the windlass and I intend to have it modified. I would appreciate additional experiences on this topic. ------------- "Teles", Hanse 370 #695 Port Fréjus (France) |
Posted By: Fun & Function
Date Posted: 13 April 2009 at 21:14
Olivier,
You may not be aware that the windlass is equipped with a clutch and that you need to tighten it more if it is slipping. You should have a special wrench that is intended for adjusting the clutch nut. ------------- Steinar Hanse 370e #348 Oslo, Norway |
ligeia wrote:Posted By: ligeia
Date Posted: 13 April 2009 at 22:09
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Fun & Function, I checked this. I felt the clutch was tightened, but I'll try to tighten it more with the Lewmar wrench. Had no time at the moment, having the trouble with the chain. Thank you anyway.
------------- "Teles", Hanse 370 #695 Port Fréjus (France) |
Posted By: Old Sailor
Date Posted: 17 April 2009 at 08:31
 It is a common problem, you can try this: mount a stainless steel plate under the winch so that the chain slide on it, or even better mount a plate and use a stainless steel chain. I did this on my boat and it works. ------------- Old Sailor |
Posted By: Stella*Nova
Date Posted: 17 April 2009 at 10:08
http://www.myhanse.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2339&KW=anchor+windlass - http://www.myhanse.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2339&KW=anchor+windlass
Check the video, do you have the same issue? Hanse told me nobody claimed that than me. They told me this is the Standard setup and they have no solution for that.
Mikes anchor installation looks very professional and clean. I think another fine installation is the one of Popeye. With that you have enough remaining room space for fenders etc. - see picture:
 ------------- BR Ralf, Ex. 'a mare' H370 |
Posted By: ligeia
Date Posted: 18 April 2009 at 21:27
Exactly the same issue Stella Nova, my windlass is in the same position and your video could be mine, except that I had to push the rod much more frequently.  The windlass is mounted on a narrow stair, but the space under it is much too short : the rod doesn't slip forward at all. There is a very interesting video on the Lewmar website : the recommendation is to have a minimum space of 30 cm under the windlass base, and in this figure the rod falls vertically. http://en.lewmar.com/products/index.aspx?lang=1&page_id=683 - http://en.lewmar.com/products/index.aspx?lang=1&page_id=683 My Hanse agent acknowledged this was not normally functioning, and obviously he has the same problem on other Hanse 370's. We shall make something like lukemi, but more in front of the well if possible, to keep the free space behind. ------------- "Teles", Hanse 370 #695 Port Fréjus (France) |
Posted By: samba
Date Posted: 19 April 2009 at 03:09
I had the same problem that suddenly I had to pull up the anchor myself. I first tensioned it by hand and no succes. Later I read about the wrench and that fixed the problem for me. The windlass is working fine now.
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Posted By: Fun & Function
Date Posted: 19 April 2009 at 10:06
Is this really the solution from Hanse on the latest 370 models? Hanse has not learnt anything from experience on the previous models. From a bad windlass arrangement on the 2007 models, they have ended up with a terrible solution! Looking at the photo, I can't see that you have any free space for the chain at all...
The shortfalls of the 2007 arrangement have been discussed on this forum several times and an arrangement similar to what Popeye has made as a retrofit should have been adopted by Hanse. ------------- Steinar Hanse 370e #348 Oslo, Norway |
Posted By: Jens
Date Posted: 03 May 2016 at 15:57
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I want to move my anchor windlass to a different location so that the chain does not stuck up all the time. I believe the only way to dismount the windlass is to cut a hole in the side of the windlass plate. Has anybody tried this? Or other suggestions to dismount? I borrowed a picture from this thread there shows how my windlass is mounted.  ------------- Jens Hanse 370, #423, 2008 Three cabin |
Posted By: Rubato
Date Posted: 03 May 2016 at 16:53
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Jens have you tried looking at the forward bulkhead in the v-berth. There should be an access hatch going forward allowing access to underneath the anchor locker and the mount for the windlass.... ------------- Steve Hanse 400e, #168 |
Posted By: Jens
Date Posted: 03 May 2016 at 17:17
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I
looked for an access but there is none. I have a small inspection hatch in the
bulkhead but the windlass is much further back. I tried with a small inspection
cam from that hatch. Not very successful since there is not enough light and room but it
seems as if the step is added on top of the anchor well. The earlier 370/400
models did not have this build in step so I think they have just added the step on existing well. ------------- Jens Hanse 370, #423, 2008 Three cabin |
Posted By: Sea-U
Date Posted: 04 May 2016 at 07:38
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I recon you should make an access hatch in the v-berth. Several have done so... I think. -------------  Sea-U is a 370e #532 located SW Norway
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Posted By: croaky8
Date Posted: 10 May 2016 at 03:07
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I have cut the largest inspection hatch I could fit in the bulkhead in my forward v berth. I had to replace navigation wiring, etc, that got wet due to a leaking drain hose from the anchor well. It now gives good access to all forward wiring but I still can't quite reach the drain hose on the anchor well. I have sprayed it with a leak sealing spray and it appears to have fixed it. ------------- Live like you're dying, because you are.... |
Posted By: Jens
Date Posted: 22 May 2016 at 18:55
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I decided to make an opening in the side of the winch block to avoid inspection hatch in the cabin. However, it would be possible to get access that way. My intention was to put back the piece I cut out, but since there are cable joints in there I just added a plate to close the hole. Now that winch is moved it spins up and down without any help. Great!   ------------- Jens Hanse 370, #423, 2008 Three cabin |
Posted By: Jef-370
Date Posted: 26 April 2025 at 00:17
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Hi all, The new locker door and windlass on Exigences: https://servimg.com/view/12361977/1542" rel="nofollow">  Hanse should have done it since the beginning. https://servimg.com/view/12361977/1541" rel="nofollow">  Now the chain falls from itself and the windlass does have enough power in any situation. Best regards, Jef |
Posted By: Mark_J1
Date Posted: 26 April 2025 at 13:25
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Nice job Jef. I like that solution. Mark ------------- Hanse 400e "Grey Goose" Hull #31 |