Maxwell's are physically on the large side, but they have a great reputation.

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In Response To: My last one was an Anchorlift Mako 1500 ()

We had one on our Sabre for 11 years, starting 26 years or so ago. Other than lubing it regularly and checking the contacts, it was very reliable. Make sure the gypsy matches the chain or it will jam.

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- I'd go with the best replacement fit for the current unit
  - My last one was an Anchorlift Mako 1500
    - Maxwell's are physically on the large side, but they have a great reputation.
    - In that case
- Lighthouse Marine 1501
- Maxwell windlass
- Been using Maxwells since 1995
- We have a Lewmar Ocean. We have been happy with it. We have kept it drier from salt water than Brian ;^)))
  - The issue with Lewmar 1000 was not salt water...
- http://www.idealwindlass.com/

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