Bayliner windlass

[dvan]

I'm looking to buy a 1983 Bayliner 2858 Command Bridge, and would like to install a windlass. The anchor locker is off center and is only about 6" deep. Dosent look like the rode would feed back in the locker very well.
Anyone have a boat like this with a windlass?

 

[cwms]

You might want to go over to the baylinersownersclub.org and ask

 

[dancerscap]

I don't have one but I worked on them when they were new. The rode locker is much too small to feed into and frankly I don't thik I would trust the deck to sustain the strain
That said, a windlass is a great help in any configuration. My suggestion would be to install a gypsy windlass and after retrieving the anchor merely drop the rode into the locker. I think I remember that the hatch had a notch to feed the rope through to the pulpit so the anchor could remain attached and ready while hanging in the pulpit. Just my $.02 from memory.

 

[dvan]

Thanks for the replies.
I agree about the locker being to small, but I think when I was researching the boat, I seen them with a windlass. I will let you know what I find out.
After having a windlass, I cant think of having a boat without one.