Windless anchor 1967 27ft help
Looking to install a windless anchor on my 1967 27ft Commander, picture or suggestions would be great, teak or fiberglass pulpit? Does the deck need reinforcement? Many questions but can't find info. My present winch is getting tired and she want a windless with a wash down hose. LOL
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Hi Eric! You have an archives subscription. When you open the archives go to the Superdisc Master Subject index and scroll down to windlass. Lots of posts and photos. (50 posts). I know they are not specific to a 27 but there may be a few nuggets of information that might be useful.
Here are just a few:
Reply by Steve Valvasori on February 19, 2017 at 10:02pm
I'm doing this on my 47. Rough numbers in USD:
Windlass $3000
Anchor $1000
Chain $1000
Misc (Davis, chain stop, etc) $500
Wire and misc electrical $500
Battery $200
Charger $400
I would plan on $7000.
Reply by Greg Rentfro on September 23, 2017 at 9:09pm
We have a Lewmar Pro1000H on our 33' sedan bridge. Excellent performance and appearance on deck. Easy operation from the bridge, usually can deploy and recover single hand and never put anyone on the foredeck. Installed a pivoting anchor roller from windline with a short teak bow sprit to allow the anchor to clear the bow easily.
Reply by John Moore on September 23, 2017 at 8:54am
I've had excellent results with "Good" brand windlasses over the years in different vessels. In fact there is one on the Belvue IV. They are made in New Jersey still. J. https://goodwindlass.com/
Reply by Steve on September 26, 2017 at 9:56pm
I can second Maxwell. I installed a vertical on our previous boat and a horizontal on our Commander. Both Maxwell windlass have been very reliable. On the Commander, we paired that with a Rocna 33kg and a Kingston anchor roller made for a 25kg Rocna, but fits the 33 fine. 200' of chain and 100' of rode, switch in the cockpit and wireless remote for bow work and it works very well.
You can design the chain / rope based on the holding strength of the anchor. Rocna has a good conservative guide you can follow for chain/rope size. If you don't want all chain, at least have 40', then have the rope spliced in.
Couple of things I came across during my search - if you are leaning toward a swivel, do some research - there are a lot of reasons they aren't for everyone; I've never needed one. Also, ensure you use load rated shackles - they aren't expensive and there is no reason to add a weak link into your anchor setup
Reply by Gregory Kay on September 28, 2017 at 5:52am
Hi, I recommend a "Good" Automatic windlass
They can do installations also. They have bow pulpits also. Free drop rope chain. Have had great success with the units and I use every weekend.
https://goodwindlass.com/
Also here is a brochure that may help