Pearson Boats - Common Systems > Deck Mounted Hardware
Anchor Windlass Project
rbrtfeld:
Those skinny 16 years olds can come in handy. One idea I came up with was to add an inspection port in the current Anchor locker. I wil try to send a picture late next week.
rbrtfeld:
Attached is what my Windlass will look like. I have not clamped everything down but this is the final fitting and measuring process. Note the Inspection port I put in the original Anchor Locker. This really helped with the install and will be a great help in the future to service the Anchor locker and chain.
Dolce_Vita:
Great photos! Thanks for posting them. I am very very interested in this project because the Admiral wants a windlass.
What's your plan for the chain fall after it makes its 180 degree turn around the gypsy? Or do you plan to just keep tailing it by hand into the locker?
Libations Too:
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!
rbrtfeld:
The Gypsy underneath the Capstan feeds the chain/line into the Anchor locker space between the V Berth Bulkhead and access port and the hull. The Capstan on top I wanted just in case I needed it to hoist something. It has a number of uses that you might need in a tight spot.
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