Windlass woes as a result of anchoring woes

[jssailem]

I like it Mike. Looks clean. Serviceable to get you away from the dock and cruising.

No doubt you’ll make it pretty in no time.

Might want to add a strip of starboard to serve as a sacrificial chain guard for that stretch of foredeck from bow roller to windlass. It is a project on my priority list. No matter how careful I am during the retrieval the chain slaps the deck.

 

[jssailem]

Looking forward to the next episode.

Cruising the Salish Sea islands.

 

[mermike]

Might want to add a strip of starboard to serve as a sacrificial chain guard for that stretch of foredeck from bow roller to windlass.

I have an old chain plate, polished stainless, that is going to serve.

 

[Ralph Johnstone]

Might want to add a strip of starboard to serve as a sacrificial chain guard

I certainly wouldn't call it sacrificial. I've had a piece of Starboard taking a beating from 60 ft. of chain going in and out for 25 years and it's still in pretty good shape.

 

[jssailem]

Just think: The chain hitting the starboard, not the fiberglass foredeck, is like the zinc taking the electric shock punishment, saving the prop and shaft.

 

[mermike]

I purchased one of these.
Wireless Winch Remote Control Kit for Truck Jeep ATV SUV Auto Winch with indicator light DC 12V 433MHZ Switch Handset Waterproof
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Amazon Price about $20. wires into your controller.
They are simple to install and have worked like a charm from the foredeck or the helm.

Having tried this device, it has one major drawback. It does not have an off switch, only on. It's really easy to pocket dial, with potentially injurious results.

 

[jssailem]

Mine shuts down. I put it in a drawer when not in use.

 

[mermike]

It does not have an off switch

Actually, it does. Hold the button down for a couple of seconds and it turns off. Sorry for the bad info.