I see no response yet, and have until recently (just turned 56....) felt that the 33-2 was really too small to warrant a windlass. Am now on the fence. Also noticed a 32 at my marina with what appear to be a tidy installation of a vertical windlass. (Adrian, will try to get some pics.) Would like to ask/add a related question - has anyone improved anchor handling in general? Am happy that the 33-2 has a roller and chain locker, however I had some excitement this season hand-retrieving 50’ of fully extendedchain in a stiff breeze and chop. The line then later the chain hopped off the roller and slammed/wedged into the pulpit stanchion base as the boat sheered and bobbed about - very exciting and extremely strenuous for a solo sailor. (With little sea room astern, but that’s a seamanship issue). No bail on the roller, and the poor lead from hand-hauling didn’t help. Really, a short sprit plus the parallel-to-deck lead for the chain afforded by a windlass would be ideal, but that feels like a lot of infrastructure for a small lightweight boat. Any thoughts?
Dave Windstar 33-2 Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 26, 2019, at 10:24 AM, Adrian Humphreys <adri...@telamontech.com> > wrote: > > Anyone installed an anchor windlass on a 33-2? > > How did you? > > Thanks, > > Adrian Humphreys > Epilogue, Rockport ME > C&C 33-2 > adri...@telamontech.com > > > > > > _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
