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[Kate]

New member here, who very much appreciates this Forum.

I own a 1985 Condesa (95% restored). Since "it doesn't exist unless there are pictures," I've attached two. I outfitted her with 30 amp shore power. You can see the inlet on the port side. I added an excellent, yet inexpensive, GPS chart plotting system, which I used on a recent seven-hour round trip. It was perfect for knowing what's ahead and for navigating some tricky waters. The device, app, and charts cost me about $200. (If anyone's interested, I'll provide more details.)

I have a specific question about my boat. I cannot figure out where the anchor locker is. (Maybe there isn't one?) I've searched her from bow to stern, and read carefully the owner's manual, but nothing. She's a cuddy with a closed windshield. I realize that I can store the anchor in the engine compartment. But there are two problems with that: 1) Lugging the anchor, chain, and rode to the bow (and then back to the engine compartment) requires gymnastic skills that I no longer have. 2) More weight in the stern is the last thing she needs. (When full, the gas tank alone adds some 600#'s to the rear weight distribution.)

Thanks in advance for any advice.

[NautiGirl]

I offer no help with your questions just a welcome from KY.

[Kate]

Thanks for the welcome.

[cmattj]

Welcome Kate!
That a great size for a single engine and great to explore as you said!
So if you want to know how some offshore guys do it with no anchor locker I’ll offer this.
Use you bow hatch as a retrieve and deploy point. A simple bucket that can be stowed should do the trick and not allow wet rope to ooze out.

[Kate]

Thanks, cmattj, for the welcome and tip. I'll see if there's somewhere in the cabin to store the bucket. The porta potty place might become the anchor bucket place.

[Big Block Power]

Welcome. Have a dealership add windless?

[AsLan7]

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Hey Kate. Welcome to the CobaltChat forum. So glad you found us!

I don't know the classics as well but we have a great contingent on the forum. Hopefully they can chime in on the thread you started.

Thanks for posting pics and welcome aboard Kate!

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[Kate]

by Big Block Power » Sat Oct 05, 2019 2:48 pm
"Have a dealership add windless?"

Checked into that. Unless there's a secret compartment somewhere, Cobalt didn't include a locker in the cabin to store the chain and rode. My windlass guy said it might be doable, but bloody expensive. Even looked into an anchor winch that mounts and spools on top of the bow. But that would look ugly.

Thanks for the welcome.

[Kate]

Thanks, AsLan7, for the welcome.

[Big Block Power]

by Big Block Power » Sat Oct 05, 2019 2:48 pm
"Have a dealership add windless?"

Checked into that. Unless there's a secret compartment somewhere, Cobalt didn't include a locker in the cabin to store the chain and rode. My windlass guy said it might be doable, but bloody expensive. Even looked into an anchor winch that mounts and spools on top of the bow. But that would look ugly.

Thanks for the welcome.

Got ya! I boat in 3ft of water so no windlass needed. Lol

[Ytmsn]

Welcome from Oklahoma and glad to have you onboard!

As Matt said go through the hatch. When I had my cuddy cabin I kept the anchor and rope in a plastic store from WallyWorld, and stored it under the bed in the cuddy.

Word of caution.. be sure to tie off on a cleat really good, because if it comes loose without you knowing you'll lose your anchor and rope to the lake gods. I kept 100' of rope and tied off on one cleat, then ran the tail over to the other side and tied it off as well.

Where are you located? You should drag that badboy to TRL next year for the Classic Regatta!

[Kate]

Thanks, Ytmsn, for the welcome and the anchor tips. Given all the feedback, I've resigned myself to hoisting a bucket filled with a 28# anchor, chain, and rode up through and back down the hatch. (It's odd that Cobalt didn't design an anchor system for this boat. Being a 24' cuddy with a 98 gl fuel tank, she's designed for trips.)

Saw the pictures and reports from the 2019 Classic Regatta, which looked like a blast. Will try to make it for 2020. Any particular marinas you recommend? I have shore power and might stay on board.

[akorcovelos]

Welcome, and wow what a beauty! Love to see the interior and engine! My Dad had a 24' Wellcraft with the same problem, he used something like this to mount the anchor on the front cuddy deck, and kept the rode in a box where the potty would go. Worked well, saved us having to lug the anchor in and out of the cabin and kept the cabin clean. Just had to bring the rode up through the hatch and toss it over.

https://www.amazon.com/SeaDog-ANCHOR-CH ... 8975&psc=1

[Ytmsn]

Kate what akor said up there.

Also, at TRL there are docks at the restaurant marina on Indian Point with shore power. I'd call early though. Those slips go fast.

[Kate]

Thanks, akor, for the advice. I had never heard of anchor chocks. I'll post interior and engine pictures.

Cobalt produced a magnificent machine! She's like a luxury sports sedan on water -- elegant lines, smooth (even in mild chop), easy to drive, and just enough pep to have fun.

Thanks, Ytmsn, for the marina tip.