Josh and Edd, Yes, that’s is exactly what I have done. Built a reinforced shelf that allows the windlass to be mounted and the hatch closed over top when not in use.
I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that my design was based on taking items from approaches that several other members of this list sent me as examples of adding anchoring gear on their boats. Of course, the proof of the pudding is in the eating and it’s going to be at least a year before I get to actually use the windlass... Best, Dave Godwin 1982 C&C 37 - Ronin Reedville - Chesapeake Bay Ronin’s Overdue Refit <http://roninrebuild.blogspot.com/> > On Nov 6, 2014, at 5:08 PM, Edd Schillay via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > Josh, > > I’ve looked in to this for my 37+. The best solution I’ve found is to > build a shelf inside your anchor locker that would have a horizontal windlass > mounted on it. I hear Lewmar’s Pro-Series works well > (http://www.lewmar.com/products.asp?id=8329&type=110&channel=1 > <http://www.lewmar.com/products.asp?id=8329&type=110&channel=1>) > > It looks like Dave on Ronin (on this list) is doing something similar > on his C&C 37 — See: > http://roninrebuild.blogspot.com/2014/10/anchor-windlass-shelf.html > <http://roninrebuild.blogspot.com/2014/10/anchor-windlass-shelf.html>. > > > > All the best, > > Edd > > > Edd M. Schillay > Starship Enterprise > C&C 37+ | Sail No: NCC-1701-B > City Island, NY > Starship Enterprise's Captain's Log <http://enterpriseb.blogspot.com/> > > > > > >> On Nov 6, 2014, at 4:56 PM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: >> >> While we're on the topic of anchors, how do those of you with windlasses >> have then mounted. I've considered one but can't figure out a good solution >> for my 37+. Pictures would be awsome. >> >> Josh Muckley >> S/V Sea Hawk >> 1989 C&C 37+ >> Solomons, MD >> >> On Nov 6, 2014 4:40 PM, "Graham Collins via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com >> <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote: >> Hi Mark >> I've got a Rocna 15 hanging on the front of Secret Plans, and now that the >> boats are hauled if you like you could borrow it to do a test fit and see >> how it hangs. I'm very happy with it. I do have a windlass tho' >> Graham Collins >> Secret Plans >> C&C 35-III #11 >> On 2014-11-06 11:08 AM, Dr. Mark Bodnar via CnC-List wrote: >>> Looking for feedback on new anchors. >>> Currently I have a Kingston brand, 30lb, CQR anchor. Not too impressed with >>> its ability to bite even into the nicest sand. >>> Having read a ton of info, reviews and comments I'm looking at the 'new' >>> style anchors. I was tempted to go with a Mantus - but price is high and no >>> local distributer. Ronca's are on sale right now at the Binnacle - so that >>> makes the decision easier. >>> The question is what size. I've read the typical 'minimum 1 foot of chain >>> and 1 pound of anchor for every foot of boat'. But not sure how well it >>> applies to new versions. >>> Reading Ronca's recommendations >>> http://www.rocna.com/product-range/sizing-guide >>> <http://www.rocna.com/product-range/sizing-guide> >>> My 8000lb 30 ft CS 30 would easily fit the 10kg (22lb) recommendation. >>> >>> Sure. For the extra $60 I could bump up to the bigger anchor. Not sure how >>> well either will fit on my bow. I'm sure the heavier anchor would be harder >>> to haul up - but maybe worth it for the peace of mind? >>> >>> Reading some independent reviews (as posted by Ronca) >>> http://www.petersmith.net.nz/boat-anchors/independent-performance-testing.php >>> >>> <http://www.petersmith.net.nz/boat-anchors/independent-performance-testing.php> >>> One claims the Ronca 15 consistently held with 4500lbs. >>> A chart ( The ABYC Horizontal Working Load (lbs) Table) of expected anchor >>> strains suggests a 30ft boat would only exert 2800lbs of anchor strain in a >>> 60kt severe storm --- not something I expect to confront in my costal >>> cruising. >>> >>> I'm on the fence. On one hand tempted to just bump up to the 15kg and deal >>> with the minor extra challenge dragging the anchor up (I'm fit enough to >>> manage) - then its never a concern and when I do start venturing further >>> along the coast I have a security blanket. >>> On the other wondering if I'm getting into foolish overkill as the 15kg >>> anchor could manage a boat 2x my weight in a heavy storm. >>> >>> Thoughts and opinions welcome. >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> >>> -- Dr. Mark Bodnar -- >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >>> >>> Email address: >>> CnC-List@cnc-list.com <mailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com> >>> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of >>> page at: >>> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >>> <http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com> >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com <mailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com> >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of >> page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> <http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com <mailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com> >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of >> page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of page > at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >
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