Blokart Land Sailing Mainsheet Block Kit Upgrade or replace your current Mainsheet line hardware with the Barton class-approved Blokart Land Sailing Mainsheet Block Kit. Creates a user-friendly mechanical advantage on the mainsheet line. Complete with all hardware and instructions. *Mainsheet line sold separately.  Compatible With:  Blokart Land Sailing vessel In the Box: 1 x Ratchet Block (90500) 1 x 30mm Single swivel block (N01130) 1 x Stand up Spring 2 x Rope Stopper Black (6mm & 8mm) *Sold as a Kit

Jan 16, 2008 By US SAILING press release   Lightning World Champion Jeff Linton (Tampa, Fla.) and Princess Sofia Trophy Yngling Champion Sally Barkow (Nashotah, Wis.) today were named, respectively, US SAILING's 2007 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year.  A shortlist of 10 male and nine female sailors - determined from nominations by the membership of US SAILING - were evaluated by a panel of sailing journalists who selected these two sailors for the noteworthy distinction.    Established in 1961 by US SAILING and sponsored by Rolex Watch U.S.A. since 1980, the Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards recognize the outstanding on-the-water competitive achievement of an individual man and woman in the calendar year just concluded. The winners will be honored and presented with specially engraved Rolex timepieces during a luncheon on February 29, 2008, at the New York Yacht Club in Manhattan.   Rolex Yachtsman of the Year - When Jeff Linton (Tampa, Fla.) received his first nomination for the Rolex Yachtsman of the Year award in 2005, it was the result of crewing aboard winning boats at the Etchells World Championship and the J/24 Midwinters, combined with a string of four top-five finishes in the Lightning class.  Fast forward two years to find the 45-year-old Linton now semi-retired, having sold his partnership interest in Masthead Enterprises, and in the helmsman's position, dominating the Lightning class, for which he has been crowned the 2007 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year.   "This was a remarkable year," said Linton.  "Everything fell into place.  We've become more consistent as a team, and because work was secondary there was more time to fix the boat and more time to practice.  Winning the Rolex Yachtsman of the Year award is one of those things you dream about.  You get a few wins, and you think 'maybe I could get my name on that [trophy].'  It's the pinnacle, and after 38 years of sailing, I've finally done it."   Linton won the 2007 Lightning World Championship in Athens, Greece, in a fleet of 48 with 11 nations represented, but he noted that the hardest event to win in 2007 was the Lightning Winter Championship, which has no restrictions on the number of entries.  At that 71-boat event, contested in St. Petersburg, Fla., he edged out numerous notable sailors to win by just one point.  His success in the class also included: the South American Championship held in Bogota, Columbia, where first-place finishes in three races ultimately gave him a 14-point win over the 20-boat field; the title win at the Florida District Championship; a second-place finish at the Lightning Deep South Regatta in Savannah, Ga.; and second overall in the Lightning Southern Circuit out of 42 boats.   Linton also earned additional praise from the selection committee for performance in two other competitive one-design classes: he won the Flying Scot North American Championship and the Classic Moth National Championship.   "The Flying Scot class is similar in many respects to the Lightning," Linton explained.  "Both have a large membership base in the U.S.A. and professional sailors are active in both classes.  The Moth, which was well-known in the 1930s and '40s and built in basements, is still a build-your-own boat. My current boat is four years old and undefeated.  If someone beats her, I'll have to build a new one." Linton moved to Florida as an infant and grew up sailing with his father, a marine biologist, and his brother, John, on the family's Morgan 24.  He first tasted success in one-design racing as a teenager on a windsurfer; and while he went to Eckerd College on a soccer scholarship, he ultimately ended up in the collegiate sailing program.  His wife, Amy Smith Linton, is his regular crew in the Lightning and Flying Scot, making her a world champion as well.  "A lot of time spouses don't work together [in the boat].  I don't know the secret; we just try to have fun."   Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year - Sally Barkow (Nashotah, Wis.) has reclaimed her position as the top woman racer in the U.S.A. upon being named the 2007 Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year.  First recognized with the honor in 2005, Barkow was nominated to the shortlist for the sixth consecutive year and now joins a select group of women who have received the accolade more than once.    "This is exciting and unexpected! I was shocked when I got the call," said Barkow, who is training in Florida until the end of February with her Yngling teammates Debbie Capozzi (Bayport, N.Y.) and Carrie Howe (Grosse Pointe, Mich.).  "The other nominated sailors are extremely distinguished and accomplished, all very deserving of this great honor."   Like the football star who cannot win the Heisman Trophy without his team, Barkow acknowledged she would not be receiving this award for the second time without the support of the talented team on which she relies.  "I have not sailed a single-handed boat since 2002 and I believe that teamwork is our biggest asset on the water.  Debbie has sailed with me in every event this past year, not to mention the preceding five years. Carrie has also been racing with me for the past five years, only missing a few events this year, and Annie Lush (GBR) has raced every match race event and all three of our successful Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championships.  Beyond these three, there have been numerous fantastic crew who all deserve a piece of this award. Our sport involves a great deal of teamwork, and it is the entire team that makes success happen. This award is for my entire team!"   Although Barkow's primary focus has been helming her Yngling with a goal of representing the U.S.A. at the 2008 Olympic Games in China, her performance in other classes, whether fleet or match racing, were what set her apart in 2007.  Barkow started the year with her third consecutive win of the Rolex Miami OCR in the Yngling class.  On task in the Yngling, she finished second at the North American Championship in Miami, won the Princess Sofia Trophy in Spain and collected silver at both Semaine Olympique Française in France and the ISAF Sailing World Championships in Portugal.   Barkow's turn on the match racing circuit was highlighted by wins at the Boat U.S. Santa Maria Cup in Annapolis, Md., and the Vitória Brasil Women's Cup in Brazil.  Flying straight from Brazil to Houston, Texas, Barkow took the helm of a J/22 to close the year as she had started it -- collecting another championship title for the third consecutive time.  She won US SAILING's Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championship (IWKC) without having to sail the final race of the series after topping a field that included past winner and fellow Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year ('95, '01) Cory Sertl (Rochester, N.Y.), as well as Anna Tunnicliffe (Plantation, Fla.) who will represent the U.S.A. at the 2008 Olympic Games in the Laser Radial event.  Only one other woman has won the Rolex IWKC multiple times:  Betsy Alison (Newport, R.I.) has won not only the regatta but also the Rolex Yachtswoman of the Year award a record-setting five times.  The 27-year-old Barkow grew up in a sailing family and started receiving national recognition as two-time ICSA (Inter-Collegiate Sailing Association) All-American (2001 and 2002) while studying Psychology at Old Dominion University (Norfolk, Va.).  Since graduating from ODU, her single-minded focus has been her goal of competing at the Olympics in the Yngling class.  The linchpin to that quest will be the Yngling World Championship in February which will be the final event in a series that will determine if Barkow's team represents the U.S.A. at the 2008 Olympic Games in China.    For additional information on the awards please visit www.ussailing.org/awards/rolex.  

US Sailing, the national governing body for the sport of sailing, released a book, “Learn Sailing Right! Beginning Sailing.”   Written by the country's leading professional sailing instructors, the book helps beginning sailors gain confidence by using easy-to-understand text and graphics.   The book starts with a tour of a typical small sailboat, and explains the concepts of how sails harness the wind to move a boat through the water. The next step puts the sailor on board the boat and describes how to steer and adjust the sails to go in the right direction. The book wraps up with seamanship skills that make sailing safer and easier.   The foreword is written by renowned sailing commentator, historian and expert sailor Gary Jobson.   "For the first time aspirant sailing might seem intimidating, but thanks to Learn Sailing Right!, one can quickly understand the concepts thanks to simple diagrams and clear descriptions," Jobson writes. "This book gets right to the basics and serves as a practical guide and handy reference for the entire crew.”   The 64-page “Learn Sailing Right!” is now available online through the US Sailing store at http://store.ussailing.org. The cost of the book is $17.95 ($12.50 for US Sailing members).

1/4" Sta-Set Performance Cruising Line - Red Fleck - 600'  Sta-Set is the quintessential proven performance double braid.   As the # 1 double braid in America, Sta-Set is a strong, flexible, and long wearing line.  It is high strength, low stretch and extremely durable.  Yet it still remains soft over time.  Sta-Set is both easy to handle and splice.   Applications - A true multi-purpose line used for sheets and controls on a wide range of boats from 420s and Flying Scots to Keelboats.  The ideal line for collegiate programs and sailing schools looking for a high quality line with superior durability and dependability.  Perfect for mainsheets, jib sheets, and control lines.  Technical Specifications: Color - Red Fleck Material -  Double braid polyester sheath with a braided polyester core Rope Diameter - 1/4" (6mm) Rope Length - 600' (183 M) Tensile Strength - 2,350 lb *Sold as an Individual

3/8" Sta-Set Performance Cruising Line - Red Fleck - 600'  Sta-Set is the quintessential proven performance double braid.   As the # 1 double braid in America, Sta-Set is a strong, flexible, and long wearing line.  It is high strength, low stretch and extremely durable.  Yet it still remains soft over time.  Sta-Set is both easy to handle and splice.   Applications - A true multi-purpose line used for sheets and controls on a wide range of boats from 420s and Flying Scots to Keelboats.  The ideal line for collegiate programs and sailing schools looking for a high quality line with superior durability and dependability.  Perfect for mainsheets, jib sheets, and control lines.  Technical Specifications: Color - Red Fleck Material -  Double braid polyester sheath with a braided polyester core Rope Diameter - 3/8" (10mm) Rope Length - 600' (183 M) Tensile Strength - 5,100 lb *Sold as an Individual

5/16" Sta-Set Performance Cruising Line - Blue Fleck - 600'  Sta-Set is the quintessential proven performance double braid.   As the # 1 double braid in America, Sta-Set is a strong, flexible, and long wearing line.  It is high strength, low stretch and extremely durable.  Yet it still remains soft over time.  Sta-Set is both easy to handle and splice.   Applications - A true multi-purpose line used for sheets and controls on a wide range of boats from 420s and Flying Scots to Keelboats.  The ideal line for collegiate programs and sailing schools looking for a high quality line with superior durability and dependability.  Perfect for mainsheets, jib sheets, and control lines.  Technical Specifications: Color - Blue Fleck Material -  Double braid polyester sheath with a braided polyester core Rope Diameter - 5/16" (8mm) Rope Length - 600' (183 M) Tensile Strength - 3,850 lb *Sold as an Individual

1/2" Sta-Set Performance Cruising Line - Red Fleck - 600' Sta-Set is the quintessential proven performance double braid.   As the # 1 double braid in America, Sta-Set is a strong, flexible, and long wearing line.  It is high strength, low stretch and extremely durable.  Yet it still remains soft over time.  Sta-Set is both easy to handle and splice.   Applications - A true multi-purpose line used for sheets and controls on a wide range of boats from 420s and Flying Scots to Keelboats.  The ideal line for collegiate programs and sailing schools looking for a high quality line with superior durability and dependability.  Perfect for mainsheets, jib sheets, and control lines.  Technical Specifications: Color - Red Fleck Material -  Double braid polyester sheath with a braided polyester core Rope Diameter - 1/2" (12mm) Rope Length - 600' (183 M) Tensile Strength - 10,100 lb *Sold as an Individual

7/16" Sta-Set Performance Cruising Line - Blue Fleck - 600' Sta-Set is the quintessential proven performance double braid.   As the # 1 double braid in America, Sta-Set is a strong, flexible, and long-wearing line.  It is high strength, low stretch, and extremely durable.  Yet it still remains soft over time.  Sta-Set is both easy to handle and splice.  Applications - A true multi-purpose line used for sheets and controls on a wide range of boats from 420s and Flying Scots to Keelboats.  The ideal line for collegiate programs and sailing schools looking for a high-quality line with superior durability and dependability.  Perfect for mainsheets, jib sheets, and control lines.  Technical Specifications: Color: Blue fleck Material: Double-braid polyester sheath with a braided polyester core Rope Diameter: 7/16 in / 11 mm Rope Length: 600 ft. / 183 m Tensile Strength: 7,000 lb. *Sold as an Individual

PUMA Ocean Racing Skipper Ken Read and America's Cup veteran and BMW Oracle Racing executive Tom Ehman will share insights about the Volvo Ocean Race and America's Cup, respectively, in Newport, R.I. Their presentations will be delivered at the Sailing Industry Conference June 11-12. Sail America and Sail Magazine are presenting Read at the conference's welcome reception from 6-10 p.m. June 11 at the Newport Yachting Center. “Widely regarded as one of the top American professional sailors, Read has won at every level of the sport. He's a world champion, America's Cup helmsman, and now skipper of PUMA Ocean Racing, a competitor in the Volvo Ocean Race,” said Sail publisher Josh Adams, in a statement. The Sailing Company, publishers of Cruising World and Sailing World magazines, is presenting Ehman, head of external affairs for BMW Oracle Racing, as the after-dinner speaker at the conference's gala dinner from 6:30-11 p.m. June 12 at the International Yacht Restoration School. “Tom Ehman has been on the front lines of the America's Cup and he will be joining us at a particularly timely moment, since the next court hearing is due June 5 that will impact the future of the Cup,” said Sally Helme, publisher of Cruising World and Sailing World magazines, in a statement. “We also invited Tom because he has been involved in many of the changes and innovations that have transformed top-level sailing into the modern, professional and more media-friendly sport that it is today.”

MXLEvo 10 - Soft Block - 10mm Rope Size - 13/32" Features:  MXLEvo: A soft block solution designed for all yachtsmen, amateur or pro. Designed for heavy-load applications, this system is available in three sizes Economical and easy to use: Delivered complete with a Dyneema SK78 loop, you don't need any specific technical knowledge to use the MXLEvo. It can be installed quickly and easily on any anchoring (chain plate, head ropes, etc.). The rope housing keeps the ropes inside the block when there is no load on the system  The MXLEvo offers excellent value for money. It is one of the cheapest soft blocks on the market Heavy load applications: The MXLEvo is designed to use heavier loads (low rope movement speed). As such, it is the perfect solution for use as a mast foot block, halyard tackle, barber hauler, block and tackle, sheet return, large sail, foot, etc. Lightweight, robust, and highly compact, the MXLEvo provides exceptional resistance for its weight. In comparison with a standard competitor's block, The MXLEvo 10 is: twice as robust, half the weight, a lighter rope with a stronger breaking load A reliable solution with no need for maintenance: As it does not contain any moving parts (such as a sheave), the MXLEvo is extremely reliable and requires no maintenance Adaptable to your deck plan: The loop on the MXLEvo can be positioned in one of two ways, making it easily adaptable to your deck and to whatever anchoring point or chain plate alignment you choose Applications: Mast foot block Halyard block Barber hauler Purchase Tackle Sheet return Mainsail outhaul Snatch block (in that case it is recommended to use an 8 mm rope size) Specifications:  Materials: Duplex stainless steel grade S78 Dyneema Rope size: (inch) 13/32" / (mm) 10  Dimensions: Length: (inch) 1 3/16" / (mm) 30  Width: (inch) 1 37/64" / (mm) 40  Thickness: (inch) 1 1/32" / (mm) 26  Loop diameter: (inch) 5/32" / (mm) 4  Loop length: (inch) 6 11/16" / (mm) 170  Working load: (lb) 1760 / (kg) 800  Breaking load: (lb) 4400 / (kg) 2000  Weight: (lb) 0.088 / (g) 40  Caption: Working Load (WL): For nautical applications Working Load Limit (WLL): For industrial applications only. The safety factor is 5 times the breaking load. WLL = Breaking load / 5 *Sold as an Individual

MXLEvo 12 - Soft Block - 12mm Rope Size - 15/32" Features:  MXLEvo: A soft block solution designed for all yachtsmen, amateur or pro. Designed for heavy-load applications, this system is available in three sizes Economical and easy to use: Delivered complete with a Dyneema SK78 loop, you don't need any specific technical knowledge to use the MXLEvo. It can be installed quickly and easily on any anchoring (chain plate, head ropes, etc.). The rope housing keeps the ropes inside the block when there is no load on the system  The MXLEvo offers excellent value for money. It is one of the cheapest soft blocks on the market Heavy load applications: The MXLEvo is designed to use heavier loads (low rope movement speed). As such, it is the perfect solution for use as a mast foot block, halyard tackle, barber hauler, block and tackle, sheet return, large sail, foot, etc. Lightweight, robust, and highly compact, the MXLEvo provides exceptional resistance for its weight. In comparison with a standard competitor's block, The MXLEvo 12 is: twice as robust, half the weight, a lighter rope with a stronger breaking load A reliable solution with no need for maintenance: As it does not contain any moving parts (such as a sheave), the MXLEvo is extremely reliable and requires no maintenance Adaptable to your deck plan: The loop on the MXLEvo can be positioned in one of two ways, making it easily adaptable to your deck and to whatever anchoring point or chain plate alignment you choose Applications: Mast foot block Halyard block Barber hauler Purchase Tackle Sheet return Mainsail outhaul Snatch block (in that case it is recommended to use an 8 mm rope size) Specifications:  Materials: Duplex stainless steel grade S78 Dyneema Rope size: (inch) 15/32" / (mm) 12 Dimensions: Length: (inch) 1 37/64" / (mm) 40  Width: (inch) 2 1/8" / (mm) 54  Thickness: (inch) 1 3/8" / (mm) 35  Loop diameter: (inch) 13/64" / (mm) 5  Loop length: (inch) 8 21/32" / (mm) 220  Working load: (lb) 3520 / (kg) 1600  Breaking load: (lb) 8370 / (kg) 3800  Weight: (lb) 0.198 / (g) 90  Caption: Working Load (WL): For nautical applications Working Load Limit (WLL): For industrial applications only. The safety factor is 5 times the breaking load. WLL = Breaking load / 5 *Sold as an Individual

MXLEvo 16 - Soft Block - 16mm Rope Size - 11/16" Features:  MXLEvo: A soft block solution designed for all yachtsmen, amateur or pro. Designed for heavy-load applications, this system is available in three sizes Economical and easy to use: Delivered complete with a Dyneema SK78 loop, you don't need any specific technical knowledge to use the MXLEvo. It can be installed quickly and easily on any type of anchoring (chain plate, head ropes, etc.). The rope housing keeps the ropes inside the block when there is no load on the system  The MXLEvo offers excellent value for money. It is one of the cheapest soft blocks on the market Heavy load applications: The MXLEvo is designed to be used with heavier loads (low rope movement speed). As such, it is the perfect solution for use as a mast foot block, halyard tackle, barber hauler, block and tackle, sheet return, large sail, foot, etc. Lightweight, robust, and highly compact, the MXLEvo provides exceptional resistance for its weight. In comparison with a standard competitor's block, The MXLEvo 16 is: twice as robust, half the weight, a 35% lighter rope with a stronger breaking load A reliable solution with no need for maintenance: As it does not contain any moving parts (such as a sheave), the MXLEvo is highly reliable and requires no maintenance Adaptable to your deck plan: The loop on the MXLEvo can be positioned in one of two ways, making it easily flexible to your deck and to whatever anchoring point or chain plate alignment you choose Applications: Mast foot block Halyard block Barber hauler Purchase Tackle Sheet return Mainsail outhaul Snatch block (in that case it is recommended to use an 8 mm rope size) Specifications:  Materials: Duplex stainless steel grade S78 Dyneema Rope size: (inch) 11/16" / (mm) 16 Dimensions: Length: (inch) 1 27/32" / (mm) 47  Width: (inch) 2 23/64" / (mm) 60  Thickness: (inch) 1 39/64" / (mm) 41  Loop diameter: (inch) 15/64" / (mm) 6  Loop length: (inch) 10 5/8" / (mm) 270  Working load: (lb) 5510 / (kg) 2500  Breaking load: (lb) 11020 / (kg) 5000  Weight: (lb) 0.309 / (g) 140  Caption: Working Load (WL): For nautical applications Working Load Limit (WLL): For industrial applications only. The safety factor is 5 times the breaking load. WLL = Breaking load / 5 *Sold as an Individual

RC8-8 Windlass with Capstain - 12V - 5/16" Chain to 9/16" or 5/8" Rope RC Rope/Chain Series Maxwell's RC series windlasses proudly follow in the highly successful footsteps of the Freedom, Liberty and HRC fully automatic rope/chain anchor winches. RC10 and RC8 are available in both capstan and low profile versions. RC6 is available in low profile version only.  The RC12 Series incorporates Maxwell's latest stylish innovation in automatic rope/chain technology. Retaining the classic open design styling more appropriate on larger boats, the RC12 Series represents the next generation of rope/chain windlass evolution in every respect. Every Maxwell automatic rope/chain windlass is available with all the necessary components for fully automatic dual direction control in a competitively priced package. Maxwell’s Revolutionary Chainwheel Maxwell once again leads the market in innovative thinking with the introduction of their latest Wave Design™ chainwheel. This patented rope/chain wheel incorporates two unique design concepts that greatly improve the handling and control of the rope/chain spliced rode. The outer ribs of the chainwheel are angled slightly forward ensuring that the rope and the chain are smoothly guided in the wheel during anchor retrieval. As the rope pulls into the wheel, the opposite facing inner ribs grip the rope in an undulating manner, securing the rope more firmly in a 'wave pattern' action that is far superior to the traditional 'jam cleat' manner of holding the rope compared to all other products on the market. Not only does this Wave Design™ hold the rope more securely, it is also kinder on the rope resulting in increased longevity of your anchor rode. Wave Design™ Chainwheel Maxwell once again leads the market in innovative thinking with the introduction of their latest Wave Design™ chainwheel. This rope/chain wheel incorporates two unique design concepts that greatly improve the handling and control of the rope/chain spliced rode. The outer ribs of the chainwheel are angled slightly forward ensuring that the rope and the chain are smoothly guided in the wheel during anchor retrieval. As the rope pulls into the wheel, the opposite facing inner ribs grip the rope in an undulating manner, securing the rope more fi rmly in a ‘wave pattern’ action that is far superior to the traditional ‘jam cleat’ manner ofholding the rope. Not only does this Wave Design™ hold the rope more securely, it is also kinder on the rope resulting in increased longevity of your anchor rode. Is fitted to the RC Series and the HRC Series windlasses, designed for anchor rodes with any marine grade chain, G4, BBB, Proof Coil and Metric. Features: The larger stainless steel RC8-8 can be used with 8mm (5/16 inch) chain spliced to 14mm (9/16 inch) three strand or 8-plait rope. The ingeniously designed rope/chain gypsy (chainwheel) is able to accommodate a wide range of chain pitch differences within the specified chain size diameters suitable for use with the RC8 Series. A sleek, Low Profile version and a MAX-grip capstan drum version, with drum made in chromed bronze, are available. Simple two piece installation saves time and money and allows easy retrofitting without disassembly of the windlass. Unique spacer tube design allows installation through virtually any deck thickness and the multiple mounting positions and self aligning gearbox ensure optimal location of gearbox and motor in virtually all installation situations. The RC8 features Maxwell's revolutionary Wave Design chainwheel. The heavy duty stainless steel pressure arm is designed to effectively help grasp the rope/chain splice, giving the RC8 an unparalleled level of performance. In combination with a heavy duty, large wire diameter, stainless steel pre-loaded spring, the pressure arm always exerts maximum control pressure. The RC8 works just as effectively with all-chain rodes. Huge, through deck hawse pipe throat ensures easy entry of the rope/chain rode into and out of the anchor locker. Full disassembly capability of the topworks utilising only the handle provided and an Allen key. Manual override and Free Fall, using the emergency crank/clutch handle provided. Sealed oil bath and marine-grade hard anodised, alloy gearbox provides maximum output via a precision worm and worm wheel.

SpinSheet, the Annapolis, Md.-based sailing magazine, has launched an online gallery of downloadable photos of Chesapeake Bay sailing events on its Web site at www.spinsheet.com.   The first step in the print magazine's Web site modernization, the gallery features photos of the National Offshore One-Design Regatta April 25-27 and the USODA Opti Team Trials from May 1-4 and will soon display racing scenes from the National Hospice Cup Championships, which took place May 9-11.   Although current images highlight Annapolis-based regattas, SpinSheet intends to incorporate photos from major regatta and non-racing events all over the Bay as the season progresses.   “Every month, SpinSheet readers request copies of photos we've printed in the magazine,” said editor Molly Winans in a statement. “They have no idea how many more great shots we have of them and their boats on file. This is our chance to share hundreds of updated photos with active Bay sailors and their families every week of the season.”   SpinSheet's Photo Gallery went live a week after the April launch of its 24-page new sailor program, Start Sailing Now, which is designed to help would-be sailors become active Bay sailors this season (www.startsailingnow.com).

HRC10 Horizontal Rope Chain Windlass - 12V No Capstan 3/8" Chain, 5/8" Rope Maxwell's HRC10 represents yet another breakthrough in performance and anchor handling excellence. The horizontal, fully automatic rope/chain windlass has been designed to meet the demands for use on larger vessels up to 16 meters (52'), which require a completely above deck installation system. The HRC10 handles 5/8" rope and 3/8" chain, including the thick rope to chain splice. The modern appearance of the HRC10 retains the classic good looks of previous Maxwell horizontal windlasses, while incorporating design features years ahead of its competitors. The HRC10 windlass is fitted with Maxwell's unique Wave Design™ chainwheel. The rope/chain wheel incorporates two unique design concepts that greatly improve the handling and control of the rope/chain spliced rode. The outer ribs of the chainwheel are angled slightly forward ensuring that the rope and the chain are smoothly guided in the wheel during anchor retrieval. As the rope pulls into the wheel, the opposite facing inner ribs grip the rope in an undulating manner, securing the rope more firmly in a 'wave pattern' action that is far superior to the traditional 'jam cleat' manner of holding the rope. Not only does this Wave Design™ hold the rope more securely, it is also kinder on the rope resulting in increased longevity of your anchor rode. Features: Aesthetically pleasing above deck design, evolved from the philosophy of form follows function, encapsulates the motor and drive in a two part watertight case, saving space below deck 2-part case consists of a die cast, marine-grade hard anodised alloy front section and a rugged and easily removable composite motor cover aft section 2-piece watertight case allows for quick and easy, on-deck, routine maintenance Simple "bolt down" installation ensures effortless and rapid on-deck installation and set up Stainless steel pressure arm always exerts maximum control pressure on the rode (rope, splice or chain) Wave Design™ chainwheel is able to accommodate a wide range of chain pitch differences, within the specified chain size diameters Unique Maxwell "wrap around"™ horizontal chainwheel ensures that more than 90° of the wheel is used, allowing greatly improved rope and chain handling compared with competitor designs The HRC10 works just as effectively with all-chain rodes for those who desire the added security and holding power of an all-chain anchor system The integral chain pipe and huge, through deck hawse pipe throat ensures easy entry of the rope/chain rode into and out of the anchor locker Cone type clutch/brake mechanism permits manual, "free fall"™ anchoring and emergency crank recovery of the rode and anchor if required = The sealed oil bath and marine-grade hard anodised, alloy gearbox provides high efficiency output drive via precision worm and wormwheel This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.