ROBERTH said:
Nice! Do you have any stacking issues or does the 8 plait lay down without hassle? Asking more on that since it seems the more forward the windlass is installed the more stacking issues based upon what some others mentioned.
I do like the ease of install at the back end of the pulpit so I can still open the hatch and less modification, even though Renovator's looks great!
Intersting that you have two types of anchor's? Is the one on the pulpit for Mud bottom? Does it work in Sand? I have only used the Danforth type design like the one in the holder in your pic.
I notice you have bow cleats on both sides. Forget if I have them on mine. Will have to check this weekend. Can't they be used over the one on teh pulpit? However, that is a great idea too.
Quite correct that having more "fall" below the windlass is better, as is the wider(widest) section of the anchor locker. If we use up to 200-ft of rode, then no problem recovering without any stacking issues. If we have to use more (very rarely), then we can assist the stacking through either the access at the forward end of the V-berth, or through the anchor locker hatch on the bow. With your greater beam and length, your anchor locker is a bit larger and I would not expect you to have any issues. Most of us don't try to cram 600-ft of rode in there, either.
Please note that all these considerations are based on a horizontal windlass, not a vertical model. The verticals are definitely neater looking, but require a lot more "fall" due to the several directional changes made by the rode as it goes around the windlass and then has to turn 90* to go down into the locker.
The Danforth 12H is or second/backup anchor. I have too many years of experience to go anywhere without backup ground tackle. It can also be used as the 'offshore' anchor when you beach the boat, or at least bring it up into the shallows. There is a 200-ft rode plus chain and shackle under the aft port side of the V-berth for that anchor.
The Delta Fastset is a great all around anchor, and will penetrate a grassy bottom that the Danforth might skip over. They probably have about equal holding power in mud or sand, but the Delta is 22# and the 12H is 12#.
Use of the bow cleats is not good with the anchor and roller arrangement I have, as the rode would lead at an angle off the roller and likely chafe. Could pull the rode up from forward of the roller to a cleat, but that is a PITA.
The cleat on the pulpit had been mounted there on the centerline and had to be removed to make room for the windlass. It would have been in the direct line of the chain and rode if the windlass had been mounted as Renovator did, as it would have been a fouling hazard. Looking at the chocks on the sides of Renovator's pulpit, I would guess that he had a centerline cleat as well, as those chocks are set to lead to it.
I think I have addressed your questions.
Brian
