Great photos! I love that we have two windlass projects underway...I'm really looking forward to "lessons Learned" and any other info that you two can share.
A couple questions:
1. What about ventilation? Without the forward cowl to help ventilate the bilge are either of you concerned about lack of air movement?
2. For the added, raised platform, how did you proceed so that the finished surface looks so nice? Is this gelcoat or is the entire deck painted?
3. Lastly, as the costs add up I hope that you will share your totals. Do you have estimates at this point in time? Deck modification, windlass, chain, anchor roller, wiring, switches, added batteries, etc?
I really like the inspection port in the anchor well...a great idea!
Many thanks!