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I think I smell a prime rib dinner in your future Lazy Daze.

Most calls for help aren't due to risk of sinking. I would guess that it's from lack of fuel, broken down, grounded, medical emergencies all are more common than going down. That said, I think the manufacturer put it in an out of sight accessible locker, so it is out of the way and since it's an...

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Maybe move it up to the bow in the anchor locker. It would be easily accessible up there.

It's a good idea to make it a point not to power your chart plotter from the same battery that is subjected to heavy draws like engine start, windlass/capstan function, pot puller etc. It will prevent your plotter from shutting down and having to go through start-up every time something big is...

Jesti, I have installed both in different boats. Spring for the 1000 and make sure it's the Pro model to get free-fall. Running heavier wire and breaker is no big deal. Be sure to specify a gypsy for 5/16 chain.

As long as the tip of the anchor is not hitting the fiberglass of the bow, you're good. I couldn't tell if you have a restraint on the chain, but it's a necessity when running fast or on the highway.

One thing to consider is if you don't use all SS chain,(and it's spendy) the anchor hold will become a terrible rusty mess after a few years soaking in salt. Even hot dipped galvanize will fall victim.

You didn't say if the ventilation plate is almost even with the hulls keel when trimmed level. It kinda sounds like the motor leg is too short. Is the leg 25" or 20". If the prop is running in the shadow of the transom, it will ventilate at speed.

It sounds like your vent is still clogged.

That possibility of water getting between the bracket and the transom is more like a guarantee. I would be very surprised if a boat the age of yours does not have a wet transom. It's not the end of the world but you can almost see it from there. It's just something to deal with and move on. The...

If there is room in your situation, drill out the holes to accept 5/16 bolts to get an extra load capacity over the original 1/4".

Now, that is really cool. Is the material tough stuff?

I like 5/16 chain, partly because it makes a smoother transition for the gypsy to start swallowing the 1/2 inch line and the extra weight of the heavier chain helps the anchor set, but if the splice is made for you and it runs through the gypsy well then you're good to go.

Your chain to rope splice is going to be tight trying to splice 1/2 inch line to a 1/4 inch chain link. 1/2 inch line likes 5/16 chain. I normally pair 3/8 line with 1/4 inch chain and 1/2 inch line with 5/16 chain. The gypsy is easily changed out if your dealer will let you exchange the 1/4...