BillD
Admiral
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I have few questions on installing a windlass on my "virtual DE build".
The 31 Blackfin I have now has a wide and tall 3 foot pulpit with a Lewmar horizontal windlass. This setup works fine BUT the length/height of the pulpit and the Lewmar itself significantly cuts down on visibility when under way.
OK, I know many many DE owners haul their anchors from the side davit/pulley setup.
I like the way the Blackfin anchors. Push button from the helm or up front by the foot buttons.
I'm considering a windlass up front for my new virtual DE build.
Requirements of the windlass are "low profile" and a low profile short roller arm that will NOT allow the anchor to "whack" against the hull when anchoring or hauling.
btw, I like the Good windlass. www.goodwindlass.com
Your opinions and experience please>
Bill D
The 31 Blackfin I have now has a wide and tall 3 foot pulpit with a Lewmar horizontal windlass. This setup works fine BUT the length/height of the pulpit and the Lewmar itself significantly cuts down on visibility when under way.
OK, I know many many DE owners haul their anchors from the side davit/pulley setup.
I like the way the Blackfin anchors. Push button from the helm or up front by the foot buttons.
I'm considering a windlass up front for my new virtual DE build.
Requirements of the windlass are "low profile" and a low profile short roller arm that will NOT allow the anchor to "whack" against the hull when anchoring or hauling.
btw, I like the Good windlass. www.goodwindlass.com
Your opinions and experience please>
Bill D