[xterradude2001]

Guys-
I am thinking about adding a windlass to my 25' hydrasport CC. Do any of you install them, and what am I looking at for a cost for hardware, wiring, installation.
Let me know when you get a moment.

I can be reached at [email protected]

Thanks a bunch!

Russ

 

[phish4fun]

yo russ. i was emailing another barner with the same discussion.
king marine quoted me between 1200.00-1500.00 complete for my little ride.

 

[SeaSparks]

yo russ. i was emailing another barner with the same discussion.
king marine quoted me between 1500.00-1800.00 complete for my little ride.

Depends on the model windlass they are using. That's the largest factor with them.

Not all winches are the same, some are power down, some are free fall.

 

[roctheboat aka pigpen]

not to take anything from any barn advertisers, but they are not hard to install. they come with directions and a template for proper drilling holes.
save some bling and do it yourself in about three hours.

 

[missingtwo]

Call Sparks for the installation or just to wire it.

 

[joe2897]

Depends on the model windlass they are using. That's the largest factor with them.

Not all winches are the same, some are power down, some are free fall.

Ditto .... Plus -
Unless you have a chase tube from the bow to the console to the batteries it could be a nightmare on some boats :fighting:…… and don’t tell me –oh –just spilt it off of the Anchor Lights …..:naughty: Cardinal Joe

 

[Capt. Scott]

Windlass installation is not bad...but many purchase without complete info on what is required.

One major issue with windlasses working correctly is the amount of freefall inside the anchor locker....without it....the windlass doesn't work well.

So if you haven't researched thoroughly...the install can be quite tricky....and now there might be a few big holes in your foredeck and you still don't have a working windlass....

 

[xterradude2001]

Thanks guys for all your input... Sounds like this is going to be more expensive than what i wanted to spend...
Probably just going to invest in an anchorball setup and call it a day!

I'd love ur thoughts on my idea...

-Russ

 

[Paul Tripodi]

I am replacing my 3 year old windlass with a new Lewmar 700 freefall but Joe from Sea Sparks is changing out the wiring. The new one is more amps and all that, So I am not messing with that, Thats what Joe's for. :thumbsup:

 

[EDD]

We too are in Drexel Hill & Cape May.

 

[Maritime Matt]

not to take anything from any barn advertisers, but they are not hard to install. they come with directions and a template for proper drilling holes.
save some bling and do it yourself in about three hours.

Three hours? Huh? Is that 3 hours include mock-up of mounting? Checking depth of locker with proper size rode/chain, actual mounting of unit and all wiring, swich panel, ect, ect, ect,? Thats a joke.

 

[roctheboat aka pigpen]

That is all it took me. Sorry if your slow.

 

[roctheboat aka pigpen]

Allow me to clarify a little. I had a piece of string in my wire tube already , And whenever I pull anythiong through I also pu;; a new piece of string through with it so I am ready for other install, SO That realy helped me pull the 10 gauge feed lines up from the battery. The breaker was installed under steering wheel I had easy access for it as well as the switches . The Transformer fit nicely under my console and the 10 gauge wiresI fed up to the anchor locker was easy I was able to run them up under a lip in my cabin. and into the locker. I already had a pulpit so I was in good shape there. Simple little bit of a layout and drilled my holes and cut out my rope feed. I had a buudy help me with some of the feeding and tightening of bolts , So maybe it took 4 hours either way. This was three years ago and I saved a bunch on labor, The feed lines may have been 8 gauge I don't remember exactly, but I think they were 10. one or the other. Myboat is a 23 foot sea ox For me it was not very hard, but I and my buddies are all mechanical.

 

[joe2897]

Allow me to clarify a little. I had a piece of string in my wire tube already , And whenever I pull anythiong through I also pu;; a new piece of string through with it so I am ready for other install, SO That realy helped me pull the 10 gauge feed lines up from the battery. The breaker was installed under steering wheel I had easy access for it as well as the switches . The Transformer fit nicely under my console and the 10 gauge wiresI fed up to the anchor locker was easy I was able to run them up under a lip in my cabin. and into the locker. I already had a pulpit so I was in good shape there. Simple little bit of a layout and drilled my holes and cut out my rope feed. I had a buudy help me with some of the feeding and tightening of bolts , So maybe it took 4 hours either way. This was three years ago and I saved a bunch on labor, The feed lines may have been 8 gauge I don't remember exactly, but I think they were 10. one or the other. Myboat is a 23 foot sea ox For me it was not very hard, but I and my buddies are all mechanical.

Now that sounds more Realistic …… try to run 10 gauge wire thorough a foam full boat or stringers without a chase tube or chase line , etc. etc lease:. It a @@@@@@ nightmare were talking day’s :bow:...... Cardinal Joe :thumbsup:

 

[SeaSparks]

Now that sounds more Realistic …… try to run 10 gauge wire thorough a foam full boat or stringers without a chase tube or chase line , etc. etc lease:. It a @@@@@@ nightmare were talking day’s :bow:...... Cardinal Joe :thumbsup:

Try running 4/0 battery cables that are as thick as a donkey's wang through a boat that wasn't designed for it.... then come talk to me

 

[Maritime Matt]

That is all it took me. Sorry if your slow.

Slow? I'll tell ya what, I have a 28' Proline W/A that needs a windlass installed. When ya want to do it? 3 hours sounds good.Start to finish.
And slow ya say, I doubt it. If I was slow I'd be out of business.

 

[roctheboat aka pigpen]

bring it here sunday and bring a grand.

 

[missingtwo]

bring it here sunday and bring a grand.

LMAO:thumbsup: