Anchor Winch (?) on an E-27

[bella]

wincehs on an E27

I have a 1973 E27.

I wonder if anyone has put a winch on the fordeck of one.

MY arthritius is rather bad.... having help with the anchor would be a major plus for me.

I am not so much looking for an endorsement of a brand is a winch that will fit in the small space where on would have to go.
thanks
'bella
anne

 

[Loren Beach]

Anchor cranking...

I have a friend that installed his own manual anchor winch (combo gypsy for rope and chain) on the foredeck of his larger sailboat. I uses a long winch handle rather than a lever like the older vertical models. Not too much weight and he likes it fine -- no heavy long 12 volt cables and a heavy motor/gearbox.
Perhaps something like this:
http://www.lewmar.com/webcat/index.asp
Maybe the Anchorman with chain/rope drum gypsy?
I note that these are for sale at Sailnet for $600. chain only, and $675. combo gypsy.

Worth a look, maybe.....
[You could always rename it the "anchorwoman"]



Loren