Anchor Windlass for a Sealine S24

[Bigplumbs]

Sadly my Sealine S24 does not have a windlass fitted but the wiring is nearby. I am wondering what windlass people would recommend and also if you feel one is worth fitting. The boat is now in a coastal situation in the UK

 

[Seastoke]

Yes have one fitted. Ask on the sealine forum

 

[benjenbav]

Sadly my Sealine S24 does not have a windlass fitted but the wiring is nearby. I am wondering what windlass people would recommend and also if you feel one is worth fitting. The boat is now in a coastal situation in the UK

I think it would be a good idea if you are planning to do any anchoring.

Many years ago I fitted a windlass to a similar sized boat and it made the difference between anchoring being a tedious chore to being a pleasure.

As to what sort - I think you should check (if you haven’t already) that you have sufficient power available and consider what your anchor rode will consist of. If a mix of chain and rope you will want a windlass that handles both, for example.

Other considerations, such as horizontal or vertical drum, need greater knowledge than I have of the layout of your boat.

 

[Bigplumbs]

Yes have one fitted. Ask on the sealine forum

I have asked there but interested in different opinions

 

[Bigplumbs]

I think it would be a good idea if you are planning to do any anchoring.

Many years ago I fitted a windlass to a similar sized boat and it made the difference between anchoring being a tedious chore to being a pleasure.

As to what sort - I think you should check (if you haven’t already) that you have sufficient power available and consider what your anchor rode will consist of. If a mix of chain and rope you will want a windlass that handles both, for example.

Other considerations, such as horizontal or vertical drum, need greater knowledge than I have of the layout of your boat.

Many thanks. That is why I would be interested if anyone has one that works well fitted to their S24

 

[Egret]

For your boat where you are likely to anchor, a windlass might be overkill - you are still strong and fit - try first with a bow roller and a big cleat or bollard amidships - and an anchor just big enough for where you will want to anchor (the lunch hook!) with 5m of chain and then rope will be quite liftable - or even just throw over side from cockpit and then walk it around to the bow -

EDIT - hadn't seen the hidden anchor arrangement and chain locker - neat

 

[Bigplumbs]

For your boat where you are likely to anchor, a windlass my be overkill - you are still strong and fit - try first with a bow roller and a big cleat or bollard amidships - and an anchor just big enough for where you will want to anchor (the lunch hook!) with 5m of chain and then rope will be quite liftable - or even just throw over side from cockpit and then walk it around to the bow - does it have a draining chain locker if not that is another issue to consider - looking at you video, and the shape of the bow, a bow roller may be a major fabrication so difficult, but there is a fairlead on the deck centrally so a big cleat centrally on the deck for an anchor rope and for the mooring may be the answer,

Thanks Keith. It has the biggest draining chain locker I have ever seen. I could almost get in it