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The owners of a Cape George Cutter 36, Magic Carpet, replace their manual windlass with a Maxwell RC 10-10 electric model to improve chain retrieval speed and safety.9:06 The crew initially considered a secondhand Lighthouse 1501 windlass but abandoned the plan due to high costs, proprietary parts availability, and long lead times for a compatible chain gypsy.6:02 The Maxwell RC 10-10 features a 1200-watt motor and a gypsy sized for their 3/8-inch chain.9:16 To mount the unit, the crew fabricated a custom plinth from white Starboard rather than teak to simplify maintenance and match the deck’s existing white trim.18:42 They bedded the Starboard with Sikaflex and secured it with carriage bolts to ensure a watertight seal while maintaining removability.21:56 The installation includes foot switches and retains the original manual windlass as a backup for emergency use.24:12 Choosing a new, supported product over a complex secondhand gamble provided the crew with significant peace of mind during the final stages of their refit.

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