Baslin
Member III
[FONT="]Here are a few pics of the Lofrans Manual Windlass I have been installing on our 83 E38. I chose a manual windlass for a couple of reasons, but mainly because I am trying to keep our boat simple yet practical. I chose the Lofrans Royal Manual Windlass with the 5/16” gypsy. I am going to try and fit 300’ of HT chain but I don’t know exactly how much I can squeeze into that area. The chain drops through the existing anchor pan and will fall down to the bottom of the hull into the small area, low in the bow. I may end up sealing that area off and plumb in a bilge pump that will tie into the existing anchor pan drain. Or I may just let any water that collects, eventually make its way to the bilge.[/FONT][FONT="] I reinforced the anchor pan with 3/4” marine plywood, some 2 x 10’s for vertical support, and glassed in all wood to the hull. I also added an extra layer of fiberglass inside of the anchor pan as well. So far, it feels very strong and secure and I still have one more support piece to install and glass in to the hull. I am also going to redesign the front anchor roller so that it comes straight off the front of the bow as opposed to the current angle right now.
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