Sorry that I missed you in Newport. As usual, Kent’s advice is worth taking. Like Kent, I use about 30 feet of stretchy line for the snubber. As Kent says, it makes the boat happy.
Like my boat, the Lofrans is now 19 years old. I replaced the motor about 5 years ago. The replacement rather than a cheap motor rebuild was necessary because I keep using it when it clearly needed something. The rest of the windless was in fine shape. Are you sure that you need a complete rebuild?
If you do replace it, I would urge that you keep the Amel configuration. Holes in the deck are never a good idea. When I am on the boat next, I will try to find the company in Turkey that I bought rubber caps and spare electric switches from.
If it would be helpful, do not hesitate to phone me in Newport to discuss any of this.
