Windlass, chain and anchor for Island packet 31 sailing in the Bahamas an

Keith:
Selecting a horizontal windlass is a great decision and all chain is also a great choice. Manson anchor is a take off from the ROCNA, I would go with the original there.

I also just looked on Defender, and I see that the Lofrans Tigres Horizontal Electric Windlass is less money than the H3. I have the Lofrans with a Rocna and all chain and it has been fantastic.

Yes, your windlass will fit on the bow, just keep it as far back as you can so the chain drop is back into the anchor locker. Some have built up the deck and placed the windlass aft the teak sprit to help drop into the locker.

Hayden

Knowing what I know...I would buy the LOFRANS, hands down! I also would buy the ROCNA.
Hayden

Keith:
175' of chain is good. I have 250' of 5/16" HT chain but really never go beyond 175-200. This is only in deep water, and with a serious storm. I will say, you will never be sorry you bought the biggest anchor the bow can take, and the all chain rode. When you need it, is worth every penny!
Hayden

Neil:

Yes, I al 100% happy with the Lofrans Tigress Windlass, I would buy it again in a second with zero reservations. Hands down the best item. Look no more. Just do it.

I have install photos of our upgrade from the Simpson Lawrence 1000 to the Lofrans Tigress here:
www.ipyoa.com/photos?view=album&aid=1446

Hayden

Neil

Yes, the Tigress just so covered the cutouts of out SL 1000 so no need for us to make a plate to cover holes. Even if a plate is needed, that would be no big deal. This simply bolts down with 4 bolts.

Hayden