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Anchor Locker solutions
- Thread starter Dan C&C 44
- Start date Mar 22, 2023
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Dan C&C 44
C&C 44 My anchor windlass was put in as an afterthought - aft of the anchor locker. But that means the anchor chain comes across the locker hatch to the windlass, and if there is ever a snarl in the locker, it’s extremely difficult to access. Well, the windlass is caput, so I’m looking to fix this system. I want the chain to go into the forward part of the hatch and the windlass to be inside the locker so that everything is smooth on deck. Does anyone have good examples of such configurations?
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Ralph Johnstone
Search the archives for "windlass" and you'll find an excellent write up from a year or two back where someone installed a base for the windlass within the rode locker. Very nicely built and well reinforced as well.
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Dan. That is a big hatch cover. I can see the issue about getting the chain in to the locker. Perhaps you can share images of the locker with the hatch open, an image of the foredeck with the Kaput windlass, an image of the anchor and bow roller looking back towards the windlass and open locker hatch. I’m trying to visualize the structure you have to work with. I note that your present setup as seen in the image does not use an anchor lock on the chain. That may also be a consideration as you progress with this project.
Ralph Johnstone said: Search the archives for "windlass" and you'll find an excellent write up from a year or two back where someone installed a base for the windlass within the rode locker. Very nicely built and well reinforced as well. Click to expand
jssailem said: I had to improvise a replacement windlass when converting my manual to electric. I chose to change from horizontal to vertical at the same time. The original View attachment 213940 my replacement View attachment 213941 I don’t have a chain lock on the deck. I tie the chain back beyond the windlass to a strong padeye located just outside the bottom of image. Click to expand
- the 180 degree wrap of the chain to the gypsy vs 90 degree
- the motor is beneath the deck not exposed
- smaller footprint on the foredeck
- I have a deep anchor locker for chain fall
- and adequate access through the V-berth to install and service the motor
DinghySailor
Dan, I have C&C 37 with what may be a similar anchor locker configuration. A year into owning the boat , I decided to install a windlass to save my back. After some research and a lot of measuring/beard stroking , I decided a horizontal drive would work on a reinforced shelf mounted below the locker hatch and still allow the rope/chain rode to stack naturally. I found some industrial rated 1/4" U-channel (3.25x6) and cut it to fit as new backing plates for the bow cleats. I cut the shelf out of 3/4" marine plywood and glassed it with three layers of mat, then painted it. After installing the u-channel with new bolts beneath the cleats, I positioned the shelf, drilled bolt holes and installed. Then I mounted a new Maxwell HRC8 12v to the shelf, paying attention to the angle needed for a straight line to the roller. The result is a below-deck windlass with plenty of room for 300' rode and a couple of fenders. This assembly has proven very strong through some pretty trying conditions. That said, I'll be adding a cross brace under the shelf to reduce some shaking under load. The roller system is the second part of this project that has yet to be done. PM me if interested.
dlochner said: The windlass should not be used to secure the anchor chain, whether the anchor is on the bottom or in the rollers. Putting anchoring stress on the windlass will lead to frequent windlass replacements. Click to expand
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