Windlass on Hunter 34

[saildog]

I have a 1983 Hunter 34 and I am thinking about installing a windlass. Do any other Hunter 34 owners have one and could you post pics of it and the brand and type of windlass you have?
Thanks,
Mel
S/V Sea Puppy
Hunter 34

 

[Bill Roosa]

A windlass requires that the chain/rode exit the unit then fall some distance into the chain locker. If you do not have the room for this a windlass is going to be a constant source of frustration as all the chain rode will pile up next to the windlass and you will have to be constantly messing with it while pulling up the anchor.

If memory serves the required drop is 12is inches to the top of the chain pile once the anchor is stowed.

 

[Dan Johnson]

Mel...

Attached is a pic of a windlass installation that Fred Ficarra did on his H34. It's the only one I have of this sort of installation on an H34.