Pearson Boats - Common Systems > Deck Mounted Hardware
Anchor Windlass Project
Dave:
I found this article very helpful.
http://www.goodoldboat.com/reader_services/articles/painless.php
rbrtfeld:
Now the fun starts. That is a nice Windlass. Looking forward to seeing pictures of the install. Make sure you measure, measure and measure again the angle of the chain from the roller to the gypsy. One fun thing to look forward to is getting part of your body to fit into the chain locker from the V-Berth and then reach up to bolt the unit to the deck. For short fat guys like me it is interesting. Highly recommend a good backing plate under the deck to spread the load. Good Luck.
Libations Too:
Dave, thanks for the Good Old Boat link...a nice article. Dulcinea, good luck on your install. Lots of pictures, lessons learned, etc. will be greatly appreciated!
Alma:
Take a look at this!
What's wrong with this install?
Too funny! Who can see Pearson's folly????
Dulcinea:
rbrtfeld,
the angle of the chain shouldn't be a problem. May have to put a teak or starboard pad under it to bring it up just a bit, but the center of the chain gypsy is 5 1/2 off the deck and the chain rides slightly above that. I'm thinking 1 1/2 inches max to achieve 90 degrees. As for the chain locker, I have a skinny 16 year-old who can hold a wrench and fits just fine. Complains a bit too much, tho so I use him for short projects.
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