zmk1962 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Hey Raiders, I'm looking at installing an anchor winch. Has anyone had experience with the Lewmar V700 Windlass. http://www.lewmar.com/node/11627 Looking for any experience or insights regarding Lewmar or windlass style anchor winches. I have pretty much come to the conclusion I cannot install a drum type winch due to restricted space without some serious modifications that I'd rather not embark on. Cheers Zoran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Have a look at South Pacific free fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmk1962 Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 Hi guys... have spoken to a few folks that PM'd me and have taken their experience/advice on board... it appears that the windlass type of winches like the Lewmar still need to have the anchor rope tied off to prevent the anchor deploying when under way (also checked the owner manual and it also states that you should not rely on the rope being held in the gypsy when under way)... hmmm this meant I'd still have to make a trip to the bow to tie off the rope and it kind of defeated the idea of hands free anchoring fro the helm position. So I have decided not to proceed with a windlass type... and now back looking at drum types. Thanks everyone.... Cheers Zoran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Flathead, I have a south pacific and do not need to tie the anchor off, had it for 9 years, I fitted it as I have had a hip problem and only had to go under the half cabin once to clip the anchor on and removed it back at the ramp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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