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AsLan7 wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2019 12:07 pm .
My kids have been my windlass on both my 262 and 263. In the bow anchor compartment, we store 100' of anchor line tied to a Danforth anchor with about 7' of chain.

Sounds like a cool project though SL69. Make sure you document your boat going through this transformation with lots of pics.

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Sealord69 wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2019 12:29 pm

AsLan7 wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2019 12:07 pm .
My kids have been my windlass on both my 262 and 263. In the bow anchor compartment, we store 100' of anchor line tied to a Danforth anchor with about 7' of chain.

Sounds like a cool project though SL69. Make sure you document your boat going through this transformation with lots of pics.

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I will do!

cmattj wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2019 2:07 pm Looks awesome sealord. I’m sure your using the swivel so it will correct coming in.
Length seems to be 100 ft max depending on depth of storage so it doesn’t back up. Chain you can get more in but it’s noisy and without flag markers you loose track coming in .

Looking forward to seeing this process!!

AsLan7 wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2019 1:24 pm

Sealord69 wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2019 12:29 pm

AsLan7 wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2019 12:07 pm .
My kids have been my windlass on both my 262 and 263. In the bow anchor compartment, we store 100' of anchor line tied to a Danforth anchor with about 7' of chain.

Sounds like a cool project though SL69. Make sure you document your boat going through this transformation with lots of pics.

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I will do!

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Great to hear!

Btw, I added a diamond plate pattern rubber type material to the bow anchor locker which I purchased at home depot. It comes in a roll and can be cut to custom lengths allowing for installation on to the fiberglass. This keeps the anchor, chain and anything else in the locker from marring up the internal fiberglass as well as for a quiet operation---especially while jumping waves. .

In any event, it is something to consider if you have chain (or any hard metal) in that location.

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samuri33 wrote: Fri May 10, 2019 11:15 pm

AsLan7 wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2019 1:24 pm

Sealord69 wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2019 12:29 pm

I will do!

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Great to hear!

Btw, I added a diamond plate pattern rubber type material to the bow anchor locker which I purchased at home depot. It comes in a roll and can be cut to custom lengths allowing for installation on to the fiberglass. This keeps the anchor, chain and anything else in the locker from marring up the internal fiberglass as well as for a quiet operation---especially while jumping waves. .

In any event, it is something to consider if you have chain (or any hard metal) in that location.

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Hi A7!
I like your coated anchor. Can you send me ordering info?

AsLan7 wrote: Sat May 11, 2019 8:49 am

samuri33 wrote: Fri May 10, 2019 11:15 pm

AsLan7 wrote: Mon Mar 04, 2019 1:24 pm
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Great to hear!

Btw, I added a diamond plate pattern rubber type material to the bow anchor locker which I purchased at home depot. It comes in a roll and can be cut to custom lengths allowing for installation on to the fiberglass. This keeps the anchor, chain and anything else in the locker from marring up the internal fiberglass as well as for a quiet operation---especially while jumping waves. .

In any event, it is something to consider if you have chain (or any hard metal) in that location.

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Hi A7!
I like your coated anchor. Can you send me ordering info?

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Hey S33.

I actually just visited my local West Marine store and paid a fortune to pick up some needed items quickly. The receipt is below.

I purchased the 8 pound plasti-coated Danforth for the front anchor locker and the 5 pound for the back storage. They both fit nicely in those two locations on the 262/263 series. It works well if we ever anchor off the beaches in Erie with a line out the bow and stern. The plastic coat keeps the anchors from marring the lockers, look good, and are relatively quiet when bounced around underway.


(Also see this thread if interested in boating tool kit essentials.)

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