Windlass

[Twistedsteel51]

Can a windlass be added to a 2 series boat and if so, where do we start????

[Norris_Boating]

When we bought our Cobalt the sales manager said that any options we don't get they can add on later, with the exception of a Windlass. Too much risk/issues with reinforcing the proper areas. Sorry, not what you wanted to hear I am sure.

[Kate]

"Too much risk/issues with reinforcing the proper areas."

I was told the same thing. Then found a seasoned mechanic who added one with the necessary reinforcement. A tweak here and there, and it's been working fine for numerous seasons.

[jhnmdahl]

I suspect adding the proper supports for a windlass during manufacture makes the anchor locker less usable if you don't have a windlass. As Kate said, it's probably not rocket science, but not something the average dealer with a cash cow service shop in back doing winterizations and the odd engine or outdrive repair wants to start mucking with either. Maybe a fiberglass shop that does marine work would be more interested in helping?

[Kate]

"Maybe a fiberglass shop that does marine work would be more interested in helping?"

That's the type I went to.

[jhnmdahl]

"Maybe a fiberglass shop that does marine work would be more interested in helping?"

That's the type I went to.

Ha! Fair enough. I was just thinking that an average boat shop or mechanic may have little interest in tackling a project like this, but a fiberglass repair shop might be more amenable and better suited. I can think of some in my area that might be a good fit, but they're not the same places I'd take my boat to have the engine or outdrive repaired.