Hi there. I want to install an electric anchor windlass on my Catalina 30, 1986, bowsprit version.
From what I've been reading, this is not the ideal boat for a windlass. That maybe true, but i can't continue pulling it up. I have a 35lb all chain CQR. I don't want to go lighter, but my lower back won't co-operate anymore.
I've seen an example of a retrofit here; http://www.catalina30.com/TechLib/technical.htm.
But, I've also seen pictures of horizontal windlasses mounted on a bowsprit. A configuration like that wouldn't take away any space from my deck. Does any one know anything about this? How does that work?
I have a bowsprit (see pics). Could a horiztonal windlass be installed directly on that wooden bowsprit? Would it be strong enough? I wouldn't want to wreck my bowsprit. I guess the chain would just run through the existing chain locker as it is, without any need for a modification?
If this is possible, any idea on a horiztonal windlass that would fit in that area on the bowsprit and be sufficiently powerfull?
Thanks.
From what I've been reading, this is not the ideal boat for a windlass. That maybe true, but i can't continue pulling it up. I have a 35lb all chain CQR. I don't want to go lighter, but my lower back won't co-operate anymore.
I've seen an example of a retrofit here; http://www.catalina30.com/TechLib/technical.htm.
But, I've also seen pictures of horizontal windlasses mounted on a bowsprit. A configuration like that wouldn't take away any space from my deck. Does any one know anything about this? How does that work?
I have a bowsprit (see pics). Could a horiztonal windlass be installed directly on that wooden bowsprit? Would it be strong enough? I wouldn't want to wreck my bowsprit. I guess the chain would just run through the existing chain locker as it is, without any need for a modification?
If this is possible, any idea on a horiztonal windlass that would fit in that area on the bowsprit and be sufficiently powerfull?
Thanks.
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