Jacob I installed a vertical windlass with capstan in the anchor locker. I fabricated a plywood shelve in the anchor locker at the right height to ensure proper windlass operation. The shelf is made of 2 layers of 3/4 inch plywood. I had to cut the pieces of plywood in two to install. They are shaped to fit to the hull. I also cut a hole in the anchor locker hatch to accommodate the capstan. I carry 200’ 5/16 chain and usually anchor in >20 feet. I have to occasionally push the stack of chain over to the side when raising the anchor. I believe the manual says 12 inches of free fall. That is not enough when the chain starts to stack up. It no biggy as someone is always at the bow when raising the anchor.
Unfortunately I’ve lost all pictures. If you want I could take a few when I go back to the boat in a couple of weeks. Mike S/V Persuasion C&C 37 Keel/CB www.persuasion37.com Long Sault From: jacob fuerst via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2017 12:20 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: jacob fuerst Subject: Stus-List Windlass placement Currently I do not have a windlass on the boat. The anchor locker and lid takes up the entire bow beyond the vberth. In order to place the vertical rope to chain windlass on the deck requires placing it above the vberth and running a channel for the rode back into the locker. Additionally this would mean cutting into the liner inside. There are holes in the bulkhead where there appears to have been a shelf bolted inside the anchor locker but going only to that seems very weak. I'm thinking now of reinforcing the bulkhead and sort of glassing it into the sides and then bolting a frame to set the windlass on and it would be fully contained within the locker. Has anyone been through this or have suggestions or notes of caution? Jacob Fuerst '78 C&C 36 Ventura, CA 303-520-4669 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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