windlass

lobsta1 · Post by **lobsta1** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 5:18 pm

Gerard, I installed a SL 900 FF 6 years ago. I also upgraded to a 35 lb Delta type anchor.One time I snagged a lobster trawl in over 100' of water. The windlass was able to lift the anchor, chain & rode & the entire trawl to the surface. I've snagged other trawls since then, but not in water as deep. Al

Rick · Post by **Rick** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 4:17 pm

Gerard, We should hook up sometime, I'm on the North Dock at GP. Checked out your boat over the weekend while on one of those glorious moments of taking a walk with the wife. Freedom is looking good but it looks like you're doing some fly bridge work ? I think one of the biggest challenges with installing a windlass in our boat is the storage space for anchor rode/chain. There's just not a lot of room in there and I think we'd be talking about shortening V-berth space. Rick Ticket 85 SF Merc 454 MPI's Falmouth, MA