C-Dory 16 Angler Windlass

[paherrmann]

Hello-

I currently keep my anchor in a 5 gal bucket, manually drop it and tie it to the cleat on the bow.

However, I ruptured my achilles tendon and with more limited mobility, I am hoping to install a windlass that can be controlled from the captain's seat.

Looking for suggestions on what windlass folks have used and where to store the rode.

Thanks!

Patrick

[Dtmann]

I am using the one linked below on my 16 cruiser and I am really happy with it. I was able to mount it using the factory holes from the front cleat and I swapped out my anchor roller to an automatically launching roller. I beleive there are some pictures of it in my album. I am able to lower and raise without leaving the pilothouse.

https://www.amazon.com/Deckboat-AutoDeploy-Electric-Anchor-Winch/dp/B00LWKBWXG/ref=sr_1_5?crid=423PS1OTPW6Q&keywords=anchor+winch&qid=1677511068&sprefix=anchor+w%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-5

[Marco Flamingo]

I went with a manual retrieval from the helm because my anchor is only 10 pounds. On my 16 (a cruiser model) it is a little more compex, but it is basically running the anchor line through a deck pulley into the cabin. I used commercial lead line instead of chain and it works well. I store the line on a wheel made for holding a large extention cord.

I like waking up in the morning right where I anchored the night before. Photos in my album under Modifications - Ground Tackle.

[paherrmann]

Thanks Marco and Dtmann!