Removing A Perfectly Good Windlass + DIY Fiberglass & Epoxy Deck Repair | Sailboat Story 180

The windlass that is currently installed on our boat is wrong in many ways.
First of all, it's a vertical windlass, but a horizontal windlass is what was really needed.
Secondly, it's location puts the motor obtrusively in the middle of the forward cabin.
Third, the chain dumps directly into the sleeping area of the vberth.
The bottom line is that it's just wrong, wrong, wrong and it's up to us to make it right.
The windlass has to be removed, the giant holes in the deck have to be repaired with fiberglass and epoxy, and we have to install a more appropriate windlass in a more logical location.
Ah - the joys of remedying the mind-boggling decisions of previous owners is one of the most interesting parts of owning an old cruising sailboat.
Thank you for watching!
~ Ben, Tambi, & Molly | "SAILBOATSTORY"
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[@Sailboatstory]

Maxwell RC12 Vertical Windlass w/ Capstan For Sale! (same one from the video) It's degreased, polished up, nearly new and works great! facebook.com/marketplace/item/1046562475936387/ Somebody buy this thing so we can get a horizontal windlass. 😃

[@rustycomer8502]

You know it’s a Sailboat Story video when you hear the beat drop on some jamming tunes! 🎶 🎤 😎

[@basicinfoplaybook]

Best music of all the "sailing" channels on YT. Love those funky vibes!

[@TheDecguy]

Wow. Someone has really been raising the bar on her boat working skills. Tambi? Go get em.

[@hookedoncabernet9294]

Finally subscribed. Your Sense of Humor has always cracked me up. On the hard or on the water yours is my top 2 channels. You and the Bums.

[@Sailboatstory]

You have great taste. We really like the Bums too. I used to play chess a good bit with Joel but he beat me so consistently that I lost my enthusiasm.

[@MadMarv.]

All the hand gestures explaining the windlass put to a little music would be hilarious. Love seeing you give your wife appreciation. I said something similar to mine earlier in the day. Looking forward to seeing how these projects turn out. Definitely going to need some outside the box solutions.

[@paulnovak4649]

I see Tambi doing the work while Ben films 😄😄😄 go Tambi! Can't wait to see Molly's berth completed! Keep up the great work!

[@Sailboatstory]

I'm looking forward to having the vberth DONE. I've learned that the cosmetic/interior projects are some of my least favorite. I really prefer working on mechanical/electrical stuff. With that said, I'd still choose cosmetic/interior projects anyday over doing bottom jobs.

[@paulnovak4649]

@@Sailboatstory heh heh Bottom jobs.. agreed, electrical and mechanical are much more my preference. Cosmetic takes artistic craftsmanship which aren't my strength. 👍👍👍👍

[@SailingOTR]

FWIW. A vertical shaft = Capstan. Horizontal shaft = Windlass. Both have advantages and disadvantages. A somewhat costly alternative is to build a substantial flanged box out of aluminum plate . This can raise the capstan to the correct elevation for proper operation. A manual windlass for a boat of this size is a difficult to find. Not sure if new ones are even available. Having to re-anchor 2 or 3 consecutive times, quickly, with a manual windlass will certainly test the endurance of the crew.

[@Sailboatstory]

That does make sense thinking about the capstans on old ships, but I wonder why the manufacturers refer to all of them simply as windlasses?

[@SailingOTR]

@@Sailboatstory Because people are dumb. "Maxwell RC12 Vertical Windlass w/ Capstan"

[@pmnfernando]

make a hole on those bulwarks and route the chain thru it. that vertical windlass you have is pretty good. the gipsy on a horizontal windlass only grabs chain for 1/4 of the turn, so 25%. on a vertical one that goes up to 50%. i would keep that windlass for sure.

[@Sailboatstory]

I considered it, but the bowsprit mounts are located where the chain would pass through the bulwarks.

[@fisheater844]

Funky music,some parts stripping, girl handling tools well …. Another great episode,just love it being back on a boat.

[@donrees5319]

Really enjoy your videos if not just for the cool 😎 music. Cheers 🍻

[@Sailboatstory]

Glad you like them!

[@billflying2977]

Great Job Ben!

[@Sailboatstory]

Thanks ya, Bill.

[@Garryck-1]

I haven't even seen the rest of the video yet, but needed to say that THAT WAS THE MOST AWESOME 3½ MINUTE INTRO I'VE EVER SEEN! BRAVO! Some fantastic editing work there, Ben! Your genius continues to go from strength to strength! (Loved the groan as you took down that motor & gearbox, too...)

[@Sailboatstory]

Glad you liked it!

[@friedaspyder8485]

@@Sailboatstory Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. And that your intros lately, have been especially good.

[@kb1esx]

I bet someone would pay good money for that windlass. Wow, it's nice the owner saved those!!

[@Sailboatstory]

I’m relying on it.

[@ralphcooper6985]

Can't wait till we see you sailing gain.

[@Sailboatstory]

We're with ya on that.

[@annehoff6]

Coming along nicely, I am enjoying watching you do your improvements to your boat, will be seeing you next episode.

[@RealBKTM]

Perfect timing on the video release, Friday arvo finished worked and chilling with the Sailboat Crew!

[@SamA-mc3rw]

Love the story of your family's sailing adventure. We're currently tied up at the Reynolds Park Yacht Dock -- Lagoon 410, Encore. I've stopped by a couple time in an effort to catch you, but haven't been successful. Hope to meet you prior to our departure the end of April. Looking forward to the next video!

[@Sailboatstory]

Oh man, we were just there. Left today to come home. We'll be back in another week or so though.

[@jimslittleboat4388]

You are a truly ingenious, thoughtful, and thrifty guy. I am guessing that you wrestled with the windlass problem for a long time before you accepted the notion that the old one has to go. Well done on the patch.

[@Sailboatstory]

Thanks, Jim. Yes, it was a tough choice to commit to, but we knew that it wasn't going to work as it was set up. Still trying to figure out next steps concerning the windlass.

[@bobchaput2633]

Great video Don’t forget to grease the prop

[@frankrice5364]

Great job guys

[@Sailboatstory]

Thanks.

[@jeepjeff9131]

That's some really GOOEY stuff you stuck in those HOLES but it seemed to work great. My best friend in High School worked for Mead and Julian Gougeon (the West System Inventors). Their shop is still located on the bank of the Saginaw River here in MI. I used some of that stuff, they gave me a gallon, to fix my rotted snowmobile trailer back in the 1980s. Was harder than concrete to sand down! Your boat is going to be great when you''re done. Good Job(s)!

[@Sailboatstory]

Excellent vocabulary. :) This is actually our first time using West Systems products. You know, I'm honestly LOVING that pump system. I've mixed a lot of epoxy, especially when I was building the dinghy, but I'm spoiled by the pump system.

[@davidalbright7335]

Ben, the Lewmar Pro 1000 horizontal windlass has served us well. I installed an aftermarket remote and operation from the cockpit is dreamy. If you are running a 45 - 55lb anchor, it will work just fine. Affordable and works good. Easy install.

[@Sailboatstory]

Is that the anchor sizes it’s rated for? We might be a tad larger though around 60-70lbs. The Lofrans Tigres is the one I’ve been looking into the most, but I’m really just getting my head around the options.

[@davidalbright7335]

@@Sailboatstory The max pulling power is 1000lbs for the 1000 series. We only lift the anchor with ours and don't kedge with it. If we need to kedge, we use the winch and a prusik loop. The max gypsy size is 5/16. Works fine for our 40ft but you may lean towards beefier chain size.

[@Ken-jh4bt]

I'll look forward to seeing your final solution. Most design problems have more than one acceptable approach.

[@Sailboatstory]

Yeah, we're still unsure of exactly what to do. I'd bet there are dozens of ways to do it, just trying to figure out all the options and somehow decide which way is right for us. It's really tricky.

[@latitudeash]

I am surprised you found the 3 out of 4 hole. You locked in on that one..

[@Sailboatstory]

It was a nice surprise. We scoured the boat for the 4th hole plug but couldn’t find it.

[@freedomrider30]

Loving the new boat for you guys!!! Vert win should aboustley go to a Horz!!! A+ Guys!!! 👍🏻👍🏻😎😎😎

[@Sailboatstory]

I had to read that second sentence close to 10 times before it finally clicked.

[@freedomrider30]

@@Sailboatstory LoL. Sorry about that. But hey ya got it! LoL 👍🏻👍🏻

[@thepigwillfly5869]

I have a Simpson Lawrence Seatiger 555 Manual Windlass on my boat and really like it. Works good and it is simple....less stuff to break.

[@Sailboatstory]

I have one that I’m rebuilding.

[@thepigwillfly5869]

@@Sailboatstory I think you will like it. We anchor out often and it works great to raise our 44 lb Vulcan spade anchor with 3/8” chain...no problem.

[@sunline24]

Slow and steady. It is coming together.

[@phillipobrien7365]

Glad you guys are back !! Keep up the great work.

[@randylinn502]

Awesome intro!!!

[@robertgarbe6348]

SuprizIngly, we have gotten by with a Lewmar VX1 on our 42 ft steel gaff schooner. the horizontal version is the HX1. Suprisingly powerful and fast and very doable as long as you have good signals and helmsmanship AND stay out of 40 ft deep water. the Tigress is good stuff, but pricey.

[@Sailboatstory]

Is your sailboat a Colvin Gazelle?

[@robertgarbe6348]

@@Sailboatstory Yep, it is...

[@Sailboatstory]

Sweet boat. We tried buying a junk rigged Gazelle named Gaia for more than a year before getting the Westsail. Love those boats, but I think the Westsail will be better for the 3 of us, space wise.

[@robertgarbe6348]

@@Sailboatstory I would agree that the Westie is better for you. Gazelle’s are suprisingly small for their size, we fell into this one after a relation quit using it 20 some years ago and my son and I took the restoration on. Way more work and $$$ than we thought, at Indiantown marina. But mostly done except for finding sails. She is up in NewYork now Lol.

[@grantpeachey6908]

great job guys and yes totally right about the windless and the thinking was spot on

[@Sailboatstory]

Thanks. Good to have feedback that our logic is on the right track.

[@timharrison9060]

It sorta sounded like the theme to Mission impossible in the very beginning....glad it wasn't (impossible that is).....stay safe (and get Molly on board soon).... Tim and Cat

[@Sailboatstory]

DuuuhnDuuuhn DuhnDuhn DuuuhnDuuuhn DuhnDuhn Didalooooooo Didaloooooooooo Didalooooooooooooo Didoo (phonetic Mission Impossible theme)

[@AmericanPrideHB]

Have the chain come over the rail the under a roller into the windless. That will work and be easy to do.

[@Sailboatstory]

That's an option, but I worry about how much friction that would create. Definitely an option that we're weighing, but we're still unsure of exactly what to do.

[@nena4215]

Very nice job there, looks fantastic, thanks for explaining the anchor winch, it made perfect sense!

[@Sailboatstory]

Glad to hear that my windlass explanation was understandable!

[@petersongallery]

Ahoy... Windless, additional ideas: Posted on yer FB page (so could do pictures) :)

[@Sailboatstory]

Perfect, thanks. Those photos are helpful to see what our options are. Thanks for that.

[@craigwhowell8955]

Love your channel; so excited to have you & your family back! You do great work, can’t wait to see the finished project.

[@davidclarke7728]

Good vlog

[@Sailboatstory]

Glad you enjoyed

[@kevinfisher1345]

Meh I would have built some metal box on top of the deck to the correct height for that Capstan, and that definitely would have worked. And finished it off with some fibreglass around the top sides. Rather than deal with the hassles of selling that used Capstan and finding and buying another windlass. But it is your boat and your call. Nothing wrong with your decision. The important thing is to have an anchor system that you are confident you can rely and depend upon.

[@Sailboatstory]

That could work, and it's certainly a route I considered. I imagined it would have to be an extremely strong box and mounted in a way where it essentially becomes a structural part of the boat because with it being on a raised platform there would then be tremendous amounts of leverage to contend with between the box and deck. From my perspective that seemed like a much larger hassle since either way I'm looking at an uninstall and reinstall, but with the box there's also quite a bit of custom work involved as well.

[@waynemazan7485]

nice work.....

[@Sailboatstory]

Thank you so much 😀

[@gregoryfranklin5108]

Please go to Lowes or Harbor Freight and see if you can find some drum sanders . It will make your life so much easier . Perhaps on Amazon .

[@Sailboatstory]

That'd be nice, but what would really make my life easier would be if you'd come run it for me.

[@gregoryfranklin5108]

@@Sailboatstory yes sir . I believe that . I'm pretty crippled up or I can promise you I would be down there helping . I am a retired aircraft mechanic with a very bad back . I know all the tools and processes but just can't do it anymore . Rotery cutters and drum sanders can be used with a drill motor . I seriously do wish I could be there .

[@Sailboatstory]

Thank, bud. I believe you would be here. Thanks for the advice. I actually wasn't sure what a drum sander was, but it does indeed look handy.

[@paraweir]

TJ ... you arevrealoy cute. Good work to the both of you.

[@georgewood8691]

How about installing a bronze bulwark fairlead and running your chain through the bulwark?

[@Sailboatstory]

It's an option. I don't know if I like the chain being captive though. I'd feel better about a slot of some kind, but we don't' know what to do yet. Our attention is elsewhere for the time being, but we'll need to figure it out eventually.

[@kaykay730]

I just wondered if the angle could be fixed by installing on a higher platform

[@graeme-sailingskeptic]

Gooey Holes are always lots of fun to have to fix. But you did a great job and it will be much better with an appropriate windlass. I was wondering why you didn't remove the black sealer before doing the epoxy?

[@Sailboatstory]

Gross. ;) The sealer is acting as a release. My hope is that when I remove the sealer, the "overflow" of the epoxy will come up with it.

[@graeme-sailingskeptic]

@@Sailboatstory Thanks good idea..

[@Sailboatstory]

Or possibly a horrible idea. We’ll see. :)

[@graeme-sailingskeptic]

@@Sailboatstory maybe nothing ventured nothing gained... worst case its more sanding! 🤣

[@Ken-jh4bt]

I know nothing about windlasses, but am wondering if a pulley (pushing down on the chain) between the bow roller and windlass could be used to attain the correct angle? Just wondering. I really enjoy your videos.

[@Sailboatstory]

Yes, that's an option I considered and may still be part of the overall system we put together.

[@danateel]

I haven't finished watching the video yet, I'm to the part where you're describing why you're not angling the windlass. It seems to me that the simplest solution would be to build a box and raise the windless so that it feeds directly and straight from the bow roller. A simple hawse pipe setup would ensure that the anchor chain traveled well both directions.

[@Sailboatstory]

That's an option, but I'm unsure about how to build it in a way that would be really strong. Not a bad idea at all, I just need to learn how to really do it right concerning the box idea.

[@robertgarbe6348]

Lots of force and many reasons to not use a box. Horizontal is the way to go.

[@paulboden7850]

Ben, great repair. A strong guy like yourself should be ok with a manual windlass.

[@Sailboatstory]

Thanks. I’m really torn which way to go but currently leaning towards electric. I love the utter simplicity of the manual one, but the convenience of the electric is appealing.

[@davehalst]

Another excellent video! Are you going to use some filler to make the grip pattern match up so that the ‘circles’ blend in more?

[@Sailboatstory]

Possibly and eventually, but the cosmetic stuff is way down on our priority list.

[@davehalst]

@@Sailboatstory btw, my wife has sussed your ‘camera angle work’ and said that I’d do the same which is true!….😅😎

[@Sailboatstory]

She’s not wrong. :)

[@HellavaLifeSailing]

Any chance y'all have seen any trawlers for sale in GCS?

[@Sailboatstory]

None that I'm aware of, but that's probably more because I don't pay that much attention to them rather than them not being around. There's literally hundreds of boats in GCS that have been unused for decades and I'm sure there have to be some trawlers in the lot.

[@brianchambers8885]

During the windlass removal scene my wife asked if I was watching 1970s porn. Her commentary on your music selection? I on the other hand fully support your music choices 😀

[@Sailboatstory]

Ha. I’m honestly not sure how to reply.

[@owenpotter2459]

Inappropriate windlass removed. Result!! Now you can start some building. Is the original chain locker still in place in front of the V berth? My own boat gets lifted next week for a re-repaint, insurance job. Long sad story!

[@Sailboatstory]

Yep, the chain locker is forward of the v berth. Going to put that thing to use, as it should have been in the first place.

[@owenpotter2459]

@@Sailboatstory brilliant! Saved you one building job. I can see why that windlass was set up the way it was, but why that windlass when it obviously didn't suit the boat? Somebody must have given them that for free!!😂😂

[@bayardtaylor2990]

Great job Ben you da man 👏👏👏👏🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@AllMyHobbies]

I would say a boat that heavy a manual windless would not be safe choice.

[@Sailboatstory]

I’m leaning more towards an electric at this point.

[@t1harby]

Omg how do you get that black stuff off of the deck? Funny you don’t get it up first before you start epoxying..

[@Sailboatstory]

Not funny - intentional. The leftover goop will act as a release so the overflowed epoxy comes up easily. ;)

[@t1harby]

@@Sailboatstory nice move. 🧐thanks!

[@stephenmahoney9531]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@Sailboatstory]

Only 5?

[@dave-wk4t]

Hope that’s just a temporary fiberglass repair. You’ve got lots of grinding ahead to make it strong and weather tight.

[@Sailboatstory]

I disagree. While I’m aware that it’s not a pro-level repair, it’s both plenty strong and weather tight as is. This will do for this particular job as I don’t have the time nor desire to grind out a crater and layer in 1-1/2" worth of concentric circles. Could it be better? Absolutely. Every boat job I do could be better, but this will be more than good enough for what it is.

[@gregvanderboom5011]

I agree with Dave it's not a good structural repair. It's my opinion that it's a temporary at best and it's going to leak and allow moisture into the core eventually. But everyone on the internet has an opinion, so carry on and keep up with the awesome videos.

[@Sailboatstory]

Thanks Greg. Thus far, this video is actually getting far fewer complaints about the fiberglass repair than I had anticipated. I knew it wasn't perfect, nor was I going for perfect, but it'll do. Personally, I can't see how moisture would get into it though, especially once I'm finished fairing, sealing, gelcoating and non-skidding it, but like you said, we've all got our opinions.

[@CarsJukesyPins]

Epoxy is cured by putting an alkaline chemical into the resin. If the epoxy is put on a surface that is acidic the epoxy on the surface will not cure. This was from talking to the owner of a automotive paint company about epoxy primer and why he wont warranty epoxy on a surface that acid was used on for etching. A quick check on the internet says the adhesive might be acidic. I could be wrong, but something to look up further if you want.

[@Sailboatstory]

That's interesting, but I've personally not had a problem with it curing. Perhaps it doesn't completely cure where the adhesive is and that's why it comes off fairly easily? Either way, works for me. :)

[@latitudeash]

You could just drill a hole at the bottom of the bull works to pass the anchor chain though. Mike life simple, use a simple solution

[@Sailboatstory]

That’s the first potential solution I considered, but the bow sprit mount is where the hole would need to be. Something along those lines is still an option, but due to the bow sprit, it’s not nearly as simple as it would seem.

[@latitudeash]

@@Sailboatstory You can still do it. Make a cantilever metal shelf (10mm thick steel) that goes through the hole and allows the bow sprint mount to be fixed to the end of that cantilevered metal shelf. Bolte the other end to the dock where the chain can travel along. This will allow the change and anchor to be set out away from the bow/ hull of the boat, once the anchor is raised. Would save you a ton of money and will look good also. You may have to also put an anchor striking plate aginst the bow/ hull of the boat just in case the anchor strikes it. I really don't like the chain going over the bow spirit. It just does not look right and seems like a DIY person did it. Go have a look at how some of the big million-dollar boats do it. They also have a hole in the the bow. Hope that helps

[@jimdickerson4916]

Why don't you just drill hole in the front of the boat and put a new wireless roller in the bound on down to the tack

[@Sailboatstory]

Because the bowsprit prevent that option because it’s mounted higher than the deck. I considered it.

[@williamrickard6388]

just raise the windless up to the top of you sides . make a plank flush to the top

[@Sailboatstory]

Won't work. Watch my explanation within the video.

[@williamrickard6388]

@@Sailboatstory yes I did watch it the only thing I have seen some where they had a plank from the front of your boat back of course you have to build a step or a block to hold the plank up flush with the top of your boat then you put your windlass on that the chain comes over the front of the boat Straight Into The Windlass and you would have a hole or it goes down into your locker

[@williamrickard6388]

This would also keep your windlass above the deck the only thing you have going through the deck you have to make a flange would be just the hole for the chain and if ever had to work on your windlass it would be above the deck in like a box of some sort with that plank being the top and the windless sitting on top

[@Sailboatstory]

I’m not familiar with a setup like you describe that accommodates a vertical windlass, but there’s loads of ways folks set things up. For us, I’m just trying to figure out a simple, safe, and reliable way to do it that doesn’t require a bunch of experimental, custom work.

[@williamrickard6388]

@@Sailboatstory is there a way I can send you a picture or a drawing

[@bayardtaylor2990]

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[@Garryck-1]

So far as a manual windlass goes, you need to think in terms of how Tambi or Molly would cope with it if you were somehow incapacitated. The people saying that you're strong enough to work a manual windlass aren't thinking clearly. So yeah, forget about going manual.

[@Sailboatstory]

That's a fair point and I don't necessarily disagree, but there's just as much of a likelihood, if not more, of one of the many complicated components to an electric windlass system (engine, alternator, wiring, batteries, motor, gears, etc) becoming incapacitated, in which case none of us could use the windlass.

[@Mike-uc1eu]

@@Sailboatstory Ben, Our Lofrans Tigress has a ratcheting mechanism, and a hole in which a 3/4" diameter rod can be inserted, allowing manual (but slow) operation.

[@Sailboatstory]

Mike, we're actually leaning towards electric at this point and the Lofrans Tigres is the main one we have ours eyes on. Still trying to see what options are out there, but that's the main one right now. Yep, I've seen a video of the Tigres in manual mode, and it's way slow, for sure. Of course, I know that's only as a back up and I'm glad it's there. How long have you had your's and what boat are you using it on?

[@Garryck-1]

@@Sailboatstory - Also a fair point.. but don't most electric windlasses also have the facility to operate them manually if the electrics fail? Using a winch handle, usually? For the bluewater cruiser I'll be building (after I finish the Chameleon I'm currently building), one of my guiding principles is that everything on the boat must be able to be operated by my partner alone, if necessary. Since she's 5' tall and weighs 95lbs soaking wet, that's just one of many reasons I've opted for a junk rig, amongst other things.

[@Sailboatstory]

How can you like junk rigs but not manual windlasses. Those 2 go hand in hand IMO. Timeless and pure simplicity. We are leaning towards electric at this point, specifically the Lofrans Tigres. I started to rebuild a manual Seatiger 555 but it’s not going very well so far.

[@cdhttlr]

What's up with the 1970's bow chicca wow wow porn music in the beginning?

[@Sailboatstory]

I'm not familiar with porn music so I really couldn't tell ya.

[@kenlynch6332]

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[@JonMadsen70]

:)

[@richardhobbs7107]

The time you take to properly prepare the area of repair, the attention to detail as you apply the epoxy in the proper consistency and proportion, the common sense used in the whole process . . . . . . . . really annoying ! ! ! We, the viewing audience, want variety involving mess-ups, flubs & accidents . . . . . . (drama !) . . . . . more entertaining . . . . like someone walking down the street texting on their cellphone that walks into a streetlight pole . . . . . thereby causing such physical damage that their Doctor bills exceed what they easily could have spent on buying a boat. Just a thought . . . . . . . Take care ! ! RH

[@Sailboatstory]

I'm confused.

[@richardhobbs7107]

@@Sailboatstory - of course ! obviously ! a confused fan sending a comment that makes absolutely NO sense . . . . ! ! ! Love your videos ! Thanks , RH

[@Sailboatstory]

@@richardhobbs7107 Now I understand. :)

[@richardhobbs7107]

PS . . I wuz gunna byu a bote . . . then I walked into a lamp-post . . . . .

[@Sailboatstory]

@@richardhobbs7107 Stupid lamp post.