I had a horizontal one (I wind parallel to the deck) installed on my Hunter
30T ('93). I love it. I use 50' of chain, 33 lb Bruce. I forget exactly
what the chain and rope are, but you have to be sure to get the right kind
or they won't fit the cogs.

Cheers,

Steve of Sackets Harbor

"Ed" wrote in message
...
Looking for peoples experiences with the Anchorman manual vertical
windlass
using 5/16 ht chain and 35 to 45 lb anchor for around a 32 ft sailboat.
Thanks,
Ed