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Hi, I've done a lot of searching on windlass topics, and is it possible that some of you may know of newer equipment (entire windlass, gypsy only or used parts) on the market.  I have a Maxwell 500 (basic) windlass with a rode only gypsy.  I am looking for a chain/rode type of gypsy.  My rode will consist of either 100 feet of 3/8inch or 8mm chain and 150 feet of 5/8 inch line. 
I sail in the Great Lakes and usually anchor in 15 to 30 feet of water with my Mantus anchor.  I do, do not intend to travel around the world.  :) ( maybe a short stint in the Bahamas.
Is it possible to find a gypsy only to upgrade rather than an entire new windlass?
If I need to buy new, what would best suit my C34 MKII, 1998? (With most simple installation)
Much appreciate any advice you could bestow on me!

Hi Ron.
Again,....... thank you for your response. I think your suggestion is valid regards torque for the 6 bolts. I found a general table that showed a suggested torque of min 12.5 f/p.

If you have any advice on leaking opening ports, that is my next project. I have the replacement seals, but I'm not sure if that is the root cause of the problem. All 6 ports leak in a heavy downpour! Most suggestions I have seen is to replace the entire old style port?

Thanks.

Hello Ron.
Thanks for the advice Ron!

On a quick note to update,...after removing the injection pump from the engine, we opened the side cover plate that allows access to the slide and the 4 injectors. We immediately confirmed that the open/close slide was severely stuck! We used a hard non-metal brush with some WD40 (all we had at the time) and cleaned a relatively small oil-grime deposit off, added a generous amount of engine oil which now allowed the slide to move freely. After replacing the injection pump, ensuring that all 4 nodes were fitted correctly into the slide, we replaced all connecting metal hoses and bled the fuel through the pump first, which only took short bursts of ignition. We then bled only 2 of the fuel injectors, tightened them all up and within a second the engine purred into life without even a sputter!

I hope this is of some value to anyone with this condition.

PS Does anyone know what the torque value should be for the 6 bolts holding the Injection pump onto the main engine casing?

Good day.
I know this subject has previously been discussed, but if you have any further advice on finding no fuel being emitted through my injection pump, it would be greatly appreciated.
I have removed the injection pump and it appears that the accelerator slide is sticking really badly. I only have around 900 hours on the engine. I see fuel through the secondary fuel pump bleed screw and fuel is clean.
If you know of a good process to clean this, or if you know of a reputable " shop" between Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario please let me know.
Also, if you have any detailed advice on reinstalling the injection pump on my M35B, it would save me hours and the possibility of me interrupting any of the delicate tolerances on the pump.
Many thanks
Bernard