G'day Fishraiders,
Apologies if this has been answered previously, but I'm after some advice on fitting a power anchor winch to my (new to me) boat.
It's a 5.6 Quinnie Classic (2000) aluminium outboard.
In previous boats I've been hand retrieving using a large reef anchor and 8 metres of chain on a 100 metre rope. The boat has a fairly small anchor well, and I'm looking for recommendations about which way you would go.
Windlass or drum winch?
Which brand?
Can I run a reef anchor, and will I need to fit a bowsprit?
Are chain socks any good?
Other things I haven't thought of?
Thanks in advance,
JLS