31seahorse,
I'm a woodworker and have been working on our own boats for most of my life. This will be the largest "structual" project I've tackled. I'm planning to use the Lewmar ProFish 1000. I will be installing, at the minimum, a backing plate under the bottom of the anchor locker. We are trying to decide whether to run the anchor rode (70' of 5/16" chain and 200+' of 9/16" nylon to the bow "locker" under the anchor locker or to run it down under the v-berth to keep the weight lower. We are going to also add a second anchor and are working on how to handle the extra rode and add a second bow roller. As to the power. Properly sized cables (1/0?) will provide to power from the batteries. We are reworking our electrical system and will take the amperage required into account when figuring the house battery bank. We are refitting for a years cruise leaving in June. If you are interested I'll keep you abreast of our progress. Probably won't finish installing until early spring but want to make sure we have the refit properly planned and to keep an eye out for "deals" to keep the cost down.
David
PS I have seen this down on one other boat, not an O'day. Experienced boater with many trips to the Bahamas.