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.

patos · 13 August 2008, 21:48

Ilove the anchor winch on my R8.

BritBoater · 14 August 2008, 10:41

WOW! Now thats a great looking boat! May I ask what brand it is? Beautiful boat... truly stunning...

patos · 14 August 2008, 17:04

Airship Ribs.See gallery.

kubcat · 27 July 2013, 11:20

Just wondering if you ever did do the project.

gtflash · 28 July 2013, 22:37

there is a scorpion in lymington with anchor through the bow..... Just like the revenger set up on the 31? looks good, but adding that weight up front should be tested 1st. A new anchor up front in my old 7.5m scorpion made it squirrel

kubcat · 29 July 2013, 10:07

We have twin diesels, even with 4 or 5 people on the front lounge it is still too light on the front so we should probably be okay.

I just need to find someone in Sydney to do it for us, that's why I am looking for lots of photos especially with detail of how it all works inside the rib. Our tubes are so wide that we have trouble holding the chain over the side without rubbing on the tubes.

Thanks for the lead, most appreciated.

caurro · 17 October 2019, 13:47

Hello.
I am writing to you from Italy.
I saw how you mounted the windlass and would like to do it on my rib.
I can't understand how you mounted the pole (which holds the winch) on the boat, would you be so kind as to take pictures of it?
thanks.
Sorry for my english, I use google to translate ...