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Yeah, the factory isn't going to want your boat back. Most boat mechanics do this kind of thing fairly often, and may be your best bet.

I'm a bit surprised FirstStar has a cutout template as a matter of standard documentation. Maybe you could talk him out of a copy?

billk2632 wrote: Tue Jul 09, 2024 2:40 pm Your in Knoxville TN? Cobalt's TN plant is not far away - given you can't find a dealer to help, maybe Cobalt would do it if you bring the boat to them? Maybe wishful thinking, but can't hurt to ask.

Not a bad idea...I didn't know they moved production to Vonore. But their are certainly many brands made their.

rnr wrote: Fri Jul 12, 2024 7:26 am

billk2632 wrote: Tue Jul 09, 2024 2:40 pm Your in Knoxville TN? Cobalt's TN plant is not far away - given you can't find a dealer to help, maybe Cobalt would do it if you bring the boat to them? Maybe wishful thinking, but can't hurt to ask.

Not a bad idea...I didn't know they moved production to Vonore. But their are certainly many brands made their.

Yeah, they didn't move all Cobalt production to TN, but they did open a second plant - like you said a lot of boat building in that area, including Malibu and SeaRay -- my old SeaRay was built in the Vonore plant, I called them several times, back then SeaRay was very accommodating to owners. It could not hurt to ask, worst they say is no and maybe they can refer you to someone who can do it. I don't think it is a terribly hard job once you get past the fear of cutting a big hole in the front of the boat!

I'll say it again - the all chain windless is my favorite thing about my R5.

Windlass ordered - I will keep everyone up to date when we install

jorsr wrote: Fri Jul 12, 2024 12:06 pm Windlass ordered - I will keep everyone up to date when we install

Awesome who's cutting the hole? Pics as it goes please.

At the least there should be some well skilled private shops down there....

Yes, where did you order the kit?

I'd be curious to know what the cost is all in. Kit + Installation. $5982 from the factory on the R6.

my dealer ordered $ 4780 pls shipping & handling

CobaltDeadHead wrote: Fri Jul 12, 2024 9:31 pm I'd be curious to know what the cost is all in. Kit + Installation. $5982 from the factory on the R6.

I had the dealer instal mine on a R5. Cost me at the time the option plus a little more.

Appreciate you guys sharing your expense.

Something to consider.

Still waiting for delivery from cobalt

Still waiting for cobalt to ship

windlass delivered to dealer and dealer said they will install while in winter storage

Have them mark the rode every 10'. Put the breaker where it's easy to access, e.g., by the battery. Keep the hand tool in a handy location. I've had to use mine more than once.

If you haven't operated a windlass before, study then practice. There's an art and science to setting and retrieving the anchor.

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