2003 282 Windlass Question

[ROBERTH]

Or just get a better anchor....

 

[JRuss282]

 

[EddieB]

Now my son has moved away, I got a remote for the Lewmar so I can operate it from the bow, and give it a kick if it sticks at deployment. I also try to not retrieve it all the way tight. It is a 14# Lewmar 'plow-type'. If I were able to do it again, I'd figure out how to add more space between the windlass and the anchor roller. Probably put the windlass further back, on the anchor locker (instead of forward of it).
Lastly, I know not related to chain, but I changed from 3-strand to braided anchor line, and it lays much better into the anchor locker.
Have fun.

Hi nice photos thanks, is that the original windlass ? My roller is on the left side, and a different brand Horizon 400 also did you consider a hinged anchor roller that would put the anchor further out? Cosmetically your installation look good did you have to cut a hole in the pulpit ? what‘s the name brand of the anchor launcher?

 

[A&J Outdoors]

I went from the Delta anchor to the Mantus and it self launches every time and so far has held better. It is irritating when it does not drop when needed so have been much happier with the Mantus.

What size Mantus anchor did you get?

 

[ROBERTH]

Is the M1 17# model: https://www.fisheriessupply.com/mantus-anchors-llc-the-anchor-galvanized/mangv17

 

[Hookup1]

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