Spot lock

[Denni V]

Hello, I am new to this site. Have a 2017 grady canyon 306. Contemplating a spot lock as I have seen them in action and think it would be a good fit for my boat. I have a windless and am pretty good at anchoring. I have seen these in action and they are amazing.
I like what I’ve read about the Rhodan.
Anyone have one on their grady 306?
Where Did they install the batteries? How many do you have?
Was the wiring difficult? Will ask my marina mechanics to do the install as I am not capable. Just need some advice as to how it all gets done.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Sardinia306Canyon]

I will receive my Garmin Kraken 90" shaft todayx or in the next days for my 2011 306 Canyon.
The plan is
to install the base port side just after the bow cleats
run the cables over the port side gunwhale down to the front cup holder
Inside the hull to the anchor locker door and exit there to the battery
the battery in a box will be below the bow table i have always down as i don't use it, the area as bow casting platform

The cables for recharge to the console will run in one of the conduits from bow to the inside console electric area.
Mine is in a slip with no shore power and i don't want to take the battery/s with me to recharge so i plan to install two solare panels on the hardtop and use a 36V solar charger. I may consider to add recharge from the engines, but that will be a bit complicated job so it's on hold for now.

If you can wait a few weeks i hope the shipyard installed it and then i can tell you more

Chris

 

[Kevin@BOE Marine]

I'd see if you can put the battery under the console. A single 36V lithium is your best bet

 

[Denni V]

Thanks to both of you for the replies. Yes, my marina is suggesting a single 36V battery. We may be able to install it in the head under the sink. There is room but the access door is tiny will need to cut it out and install a larger access door. They are suggesting a battery charger to recharge and not to use the engines to recharge, as the battery will take a while to recharge. A solar panel makes sense too.
He is recommending a Garmin unit as that what my electronics are.
I am still on the fence as the unit is huge and looks so cumbersome sitting on the gunnel.

 

[Kevin@BOE Marine]

Thanks to both of you for the replies. Yes, my marina is suggesting a single 36V battery. We may be able to install it in the head under the sink. There is room but the access door is tiny will need to cut it out and install a larger access door. They are suggesting a battery charger to recharge and not to use the engines to recharge, as the battery will take a while to recharge. A solar panel makes sense too.
He is recommending a Garmin unit as that what my electronics are.
I am still on the fence as the unit is huge and looks so cumbersome sitting on the gunnel.

The Garmins are nice. You probably will want to consider a Sea Swivel mount. We'd be happy to quote you some equipment. And we can help with installs in the mid-Chesapeake, S FL, and Lake Norman, NC area. Our service areas are expanding.