retro fit anchor windlass ?

Quickflash · 04 August 2008, 08:09

Hi,

I am wondering if anybody has any experience in retro-fitting an electric windlass on a rib? On some occasions I use the anchor 3-4 times a day and I find it a big hassle to take the anchor from its box, unravel 40m or so of line and then chuck it overboard only to do it again a few hours later. I have the space to mount a windlass in the frontlocker and I have asked the guys at Scorpion to look into it, but I thought that maybe some of you might have a briliant idea and if so where to buy it. I'd appreciate any thoughts. thanks.

codprawn · 04 August 2008, 11:04

The problem is that using a winch to pull over the tubes is not a good idea.

All the RIBs I have seen with an anchor winch go through the bottom of the boat which involves mods to the hull itself.

You could use a roller over the bow but it involves a hard moulding attached to the tubes.

SeaSkills · 05 August 2008, 16:10

If you're anchoring for just brief periods, and if it's calm waters, why not consider anchoringing off the stern occasionally? You'd have more options for fitting a windlass, but of course you'd have other problems to balance out the potential benefits.

Quickflash · 05 August 2008, 22:54

Thanks for both idea's.

codprawn · 05 August 2008, 23:04

Have a look at this stunning Revenger - there is a great photo of their anchoring system.

http://www.revenger.co.uk/revenger31med/rev31med.html

Quickflash · 05 August 2008, 23:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by codprawn

Have a look at this stunning Revenger - there is a great photo of their anchoring system.

http://www.revenger.co.uk/revenger31med/rev31med.html

Just what I was looking for, thanks

mr_sav · 10 August 2008, 21:27

Hi Guys,

I had a Bowsprit Built over the Rib. I am going outside now, to take a couple of pics for you.

Back in a minute.

OK, I am back. Pics attached.

May be an alternative for you, depending on your boat type, budget etc.

I used a Southern Pacific Winch, however, there a myriad of Vertical Winch brands.

Best of Luck.

regards.