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Hi all,
I'd like is a recommendation for what I need for windlass, chain/rode and primary anchor for Florida and Bahamas boating. I've got a 1981 42ft Europa-style trawler.
A picture of the current arrangement is attached.
Some background...
Before listing the boat, the PO removed his actual ground tackle and swapped in a windlass that is too weak and an anchor that is too light. It wasn't a surprise -- it was known before the sale. So, although I wish he hadn't, I also wish for a pony -- I've got nothing to complain about.
I'm just beginning to boat in Florida. My prior boat was the same size, but berthed in Los Angles. My use of the anchor there was barely a lunch hook -- I mostly grabbed balls.
The windlass on that boat was probably undersized, but those old Ideal windlasses were bullet proof. I upgraded it to reversible and it reliably did its job without struggle.
For this boat, I'd like to equip it "properly For real-world use", but also avoid wasting money on over-kill or features I don't need or brand-names for brand-name sake (vs product-sake).
Any thoughts?
Thanks!
-Greg
I'd like is a recommendation for what I need for windlass, chain/rode and primary anchor for Florida and Bahamas boating. I've got a 1981 42ft Europa-style trawler.
A picture of the current arrangement is attached.
Some background...
Before listing the boat, the PO removed his actual ground tackle and swapped in a windlass that is too weak and an anchor that is too light. It wasn't a surprise -- it was known before the sale. So, although I wish he hadn't, I also wish for a pony -- I've got nothing to complain about.
I'm just beginning to boat in Florida. My prior boat was the same size, but berthed in Los Angles. My use of the anchor there was barely a lunch hook -- I mostly grabbed balls.
The windlass on that boat was probably undersized, but those old Ideal windlasses were bullet proof. I upgraded it to reversible and it reliably did its job without struggle.
For this boat, I'd like to equip it "properly For real-world use", but also avoid wasting money on over-kill or features I don't need or brand-names for brand-name sake (vs product-sake).
Any thoughts?
Thanks!
-Greg