Thank you all / my plan is evolving & hopefully for the better. I have in my possession, or have already ordered, almost everything I need to complete this job.
I did end up buying 4awg wire for the helm run to the batteries. It didn't make sense to risk using 6awg where the distance was on the edge. I'm also going to mount the circuit breaker in the helm instead of near the batteries. Photo's of another install on this forum show it mounted near the lower right access plate, which looks good and seems to make sense.
I did purchase a Mantus S1 swivel. I probably could have waited to see if the setup would work without it,.. instead I threw another hundred$ in the water (this happens a lot).
I'm planning to use a piece of 1/2 starboard cut to the size of the hatch mounted on the underside as backing. Not sure what, if anything, I'll add to the factory hinge hardware.
The anchor... the fluke style one that came with the boat (I assume is factory) is very small. I'd be surprised if it worked well for this application but I am going to wait until everything is set up before I decide. If it does work, it will be because of the way the pulpit is designed, the anchor is snugged up to the bracket from the bottom, so maybe it will fall easily. I think the chain weight will prevent it. I'm a little shocked how much a 14lb and or 22lb stainless Delta costs (over 1k) . The stainless delta would look nice on the bow but a new galvanized fluke would sure be easier on the wallet. I don't typically anchor in places where I could loose it, mostly sand bars, sandy beaches, etc. which is why I would consider a stainless.
I don't expect to get much done on this project during the heat wave but I will 100% complete this project before the end of the month.
Any and all comments or suggestions are welcome. I truly appreciate the advice.
