Windlass on a Yamaha 30?

[Blue Horizon]

I'm keeping fit pulling up my anchor by hand, but I'm beginning to think a windlass is something to consider. Does anyone have a windlass installed on their Yamaha 30. Would be great to see what was installed, and where, and additional hardware needed. Pic's would be wonderful. And, do you like your model of windlass. I have the engine in the vberth but I don't think it makes any difference.

Thanks!

 

[Satori]

A former owner of one down the dock from me had installed one but the boat is no longer around here. He was a HD mechanic and could fabricate things but in essence it was: an upright shaft, mounted on a bracket (aluminum?) that attached inside the anchor well. (rested on the inner well edge?) It protruded up through the anchor well hatch cover. Can't remember if he had foot switches or a hand held. I was jealous but never went ahead with one. THe advantage of the motor in the bow is the battery run would be relatively short.

 

[Blue Horizon]

Thanks Satori. That’s was the setup I was considering and great to hear you’ve seen that. appreciate the reply.

If anyone else has that setup please let me know.

Thanks all!