2001 marlin windlass problem

[wjfokas]

have about 320 feet of rode, always gets binded in windlass, reolaced the line still no luck, is anchor line storage to small? thanx in advance! i believe its a horizon 600l

 

[seabob4]

have about 320 feet of rode, always gets binded in windlass, reolaced the line still no luck, is anchor line storage to small? thanx in advance! i believe its a horizon 600l

Yes, lockers on a small boat are typically designed to carry 150' of rope and 15' of chain...

 

[Gman25]

Also make sure you have the proper anchor rope. You MUST use windlass rope for it to properly work through the windlass.

 

[wjfokas]

gman, its definetly anchor line by lewmar, thanx