[recppd]

I have a 2000 Tiara 3500 Open with a Maxwell windlass that works great.  I want to replace the anchor, chain and rode, but during a quick inspection I could only see the serial number out the outside of the windlass.  Does anyone know which model Maxwell would have been installed back in 2000?  I emailed Tiara but have gotten no response.

[ReelMagic]

ON the Maxwell unit itself there is a number where the crank handle goes. That number, I believe will be a 600 or 800. That's the model number. On my 38 Open its a Maxwell 800....M2C

[recppd]

ON the Maxwell unit itself there is a number where the crank handle goes. That number, I believe will be a 600 or 800. That's the model number. On my 38 Open its a Maxwell 800....M2C

Okay thanks.  I'll look but I didn't see a number jump out at me.  Even with the number, how do I determine which chain wheel is installed?  I believe it's 5/8" 8 plait with 5/16" chain, but I want to verify before ordering a whole new setup.  The stamp on the chain only tells me it's G4, not the size.  I'll take a closer look tomorrow.

[ReelMagic]

Understood. On my Maxwell 800 the rode is 5/16" chain with 5/8 line

[recppd]

Understood. On my Maxwell 800 the rode is 5/16" chain with 5/8 line

Well Tiara responded and you were correct.  It is an 800 with 5/8" / 5/16" wheel.  Thanks.

[frank.koetter]

I wanted to send a thanks.  I have a 2000 Tiara 4000 Express and parts within the Maxwell chainwheel broke so I can't pull in the rhode.

I was able to look at location where the crank handle fits and find I have an 800 series windlass (Maxwell RC800).  Just ordered a replacement chainwheel - so hopefully next step is it's an easy replacement/repair.

[dbriceno]

My 32 Open also has a Maxwell windlass with a capstan. How do I disengage the chain from the capstan to use it independently from the anchor?

[hiccup]

I've attached the manual for the maxwell vwc windlass with integrated capstan.    Instructions for using the capstan are on page 20.