Cycle Springs Windlass modification for 27' Yamahas

[Julian]

Anyone else see the windlass mod Cycle Springs (Dealer in FL) on a Yamaha 275?

Wonder if the feedback here is the same as it was on FB....

 

[mrcleanr6]

You know i always thought a windlass would be great on the 275 but now that i see it hanging off the front of the boat like that, i think ill pass. If the anchor pulled in tight to the hull then i would like it but sticking out the front like that it looks like an after thought

 

[zipper]

So, what will that mod cost a 275 owner?That one does look out of place. Hangs too low to the water. First thoughts are of a ramming arm. It is about as inconspicuous as my homemade anchor roller on the Beneteau. I love our windlass now after hand hauling a 22# anchor, with chain and mud/grass attached. Sometimes they are after thoughts and the design shows. Mine works well and I do have a design change for rev. 2, shortening 2". I wanted the anchor shackle to land on the S.S., not the gelcoat. And to not get hung on the forestay hardware. Not too many Beneteau First 35s5's with a windlass and anchor roller installed around the World. They were not designed to mount one. You can see the previous owners attempts at hanging an anchor from the "factory roller/stem head fitting" resulted in some big, unsightly gelcoat repairs on the bow. I designed it for function over form. Sorry, I digress.

 

[Dean P]

Too close to the water and in choppy seas would encourage water over the bow. It may even catch and pull the bow under. No thanks.

 

[Wisefam22]

Id rather it be mounted snd extended out the top vs cut through hole

 

[Bluewater272]

Way too low. I’ve pondered how to add one to the 242, but would have it come out straight from the hatch. Beyond my skill level, for sure.

 

[Neutron]

That is horrible placement in my opinion.

 

[Betik]

That is horrible placement in my opinion.

Nono you got this all wrong. The idea is to be like a leading edge for the bow. You know helps when crossing to Bimini rough water and you need something to help with submarining

 

[motomandan]

Make a fiberglass bow pulpit and install it properly.

 

[Adrian @ JB Solutions]

With cycle springs doing it - itll prob fall off or create a leak in your boat.

 

[Quad]

Make a fiberglass bow pulpit and install it properly.

I had been dreaming up a replacement of the anchor locker door with a windlass built into that as a modular piece.