Vertical Windlass Install
- Thread starter Ron Allen
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Ron, here's a pdf of how it was done on a Catalina 28. I hope it helps get you going in the right direction.
Bob
C-28+Windlass+Install-3.pdf
Bob
C-28+Windlass+Install-3.pdf
BillyK, I would definitely go horizontal too. I have this saved to think about the install and beefing up the anchor locker lid if I decided to put a windless on my Catalina 28 (and he did ask about vertical).
Bob
I have also been thinking about a windlass for my 1983 Hunter 31. It looks like there are similar issues to yours. I was thinking of mounting a horizontal one with a welded/bent aluminum frame below the deck, and cutting out an oval on the forward edge of the hatch for a clear chain rode entrance. I would have to add a small piece of stainless sheet to the bow to protect the deck from the chain, as it drags across.
I finally got around to taking a picture of the anchor locker. What do you think of a vertical windlass like this:
mounted towards the front of the locker extending through the hatch.
If I have it mounted so that it protrude through the hatch, and I remove the board that is crossing from side to side, it should allow the chain to drop into the deepest part of the locker. I would need to move or abandon the below deck cleat.
mounted towards the front of the locker extending through the hatch.
If I have it mounted so that it protrude through the hatch, and I remove the board that is crossing from side to side, it should allow the chain to drop into the deepest part of the locker. I would need to move or abandon the below deck cleat.
@pateco Chip the chain strips going forward. It makes a 180 around the windlass gypsy. So you might want to build it into the locker on back side not the front. I would look at a few installs in your marina to get an idea what others have done.
I understand that if you can install the motor in a dry space you will have less corrosion over the years. I am looking at positioning my windlass with the motor over the V berth behind the hatch to the anchor locker.
The chain drop will be in the anchor locker in front of the bulkhead into the anchor locker.
I understand that if you can install the motor in a dry space you will have less corrosion over the years. I am looking at positioning my windlass with the motor over the V berth behind the hatch to the anchor locker.
The chain drop will be in the anchor locker in front of the bulkhead into the anchor locker.
I would use a horizontal windlass. The large outcropping in the starboard aft locker I believe was designed for the installation. The walls are extremely thick, about 1in.. While I don't have a windlass, I opened up the top for an inspection port and put a large cleat in there to fasten the anchor line. The walls are about as thick as the deck.
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The problem with putting it at the rear, is that the chain/rode would have to cross the hatch on the way to the windlass, making it impossible to open the hatch and clear any jam while recovering the anchor. I suppose I could keep the hatch open for dropping and recovery activities. Additionally, I have no interior access to the anchor locker, and a smooth gelcoat headliner in the V-berth. Below is a picture of someone else's H31 V-berth to show the underside of the anchor locker.