Windlass on a 20' cuddy

[Big Lar]

Has anyone installed a windlass on a cuddy. My problem is the pulpit is not long enough to install the windlass on it and still have room for the anchor shaft. Because of the sliding access panels, cannot find another place to locate the windlass. Do i need to go to a shorter shaft anchor?

Today will measure the anchor shaft and the pulpit from the roller to the end.

In order to mount the windlass i will have to remove the lifting point which is mounted at the rear of the pulpit.

The windlass is an anchorlift barracuda 600 which is the smallest vertical one they make

[Cam]

Someone on this site has done just what you are trying to do. maybe they will chime in. If I remember correctly, there are pictures also.

[Wolf]

I installed a windlass on my '78 V20 cuddy with a stainless pulpit. Works great, hatch opens 99%. I would highly recommend this option, you never have to leave the helm seat.. The second picture you can see the switch on the dash just above the switch panel. If you have any questions let me know.
Doug

[captwalt]

Am going to do the same thing on mine. what did you use for a backing plate? it seems like it would bust through the fiberglass without one. any advice would be appreciated. thanks Walt

[Wolf]

I used what I had 2"X2"X1/4 square qalvanized washers in each bolt of the windlass. I used 4"X4X1/4" galvanized plates for the anchor roller. Be sure to motor over the anchor then winch the anchor, rode and chain. Do not use the windlass to pull the boat to the anchor. You will also need to modify the anchor so the flukes do not come in contact with the hull. Thanks Doug

[SkunkBoat]

Interesting....Does the rode and chain feed right into the cabin? Into the storage space in the bow? What's it like inside?
I don't have a windlass but I want to get the rusty chain off my deck. Now I run the line back and into the door...hate it.

I have a pivoting anchor roller that works great. Tilts down to launch & recover the anchor smoothly while standing inside the cabin. Holds the flukes away from the bow nicely.