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Maxwell windlass problem
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I have the Tiara manual and specs for my 1996 31 Open, but the windlass documents do not have the model number nor can I find it on the windlass.  The chain keeps jamming as it comes off the chain wheel before it dumps into the pipe, and I suspect a might need a new chain wheel (and new chain) but I can't figure out the specs for either.  The windlass runs very well.  Have emailed Maxwell with the serial number from the windlass but haven't heard anything back. 
Any helpful suggestions?
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(07-27-2019, 12:56 PM)bckma Wrote: I have the Tiara manual and specs for my 1996 31 Open, but the windlass documents do not have the model number nor can I find it on the windlass.  The chain keeps jamming as it comes off the chain wheel before it dumps into the pipe, and I suspect a might need a new chain wheel (and new chain) but I can't figure out the specs for either.  The windlass runs very well.  Have emailed Maxwell with the serial number from the windlass but haven't heard anything back. 
Any helpful suggestions?

Update:  Received an email from Maxwell rep on the West Coast later on the 27th requesting some more info/photos of windlass which I sent last night.  Hope to hear from him shortly.  I'll update when I do.
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#3
Just make sure the chain matches the gypsy BB 5/16 etc. Hardware store chain will not work.
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Update:  Maxwell came through for me, and just wanted to give Will Vrooman, their rep a thumbs up.  He emailed me today, after looking at the pictures I sent him Sunday that it was a Model VWC 800, uses 5/16 G4 high test chain, and sent me a PDF of the parts blowup and the manual.  What a great response!
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