[Public-List] Elderly Person Sailing Slowly Essay

[Michael Grosh]

the direction I am going also.

So, and because this is so related I am going to risk accusation of 
highjacking the thread, I'll apologize now if that is the case.

I have recently been notified an anchor windless is going to make my 
sailing future much more enjoyable, if not possible.
Here is my setup; Chesapeake Bay; single handing, bow roller on stem 
head (probably being modified also), 5/8" rode with 3 fathoms 5/16" 
chain, 25 lb. Danforth. Prefer to cruise to and from anchorages as much 
as possible.

The start of my ideal sailing day begins with sailing off anchor. I 
don't think I have ever achieved an ideal sailing day, but starting with 
a difficult...start, really reduces the probability.

I am in the initial stages, but I think I am gravitating to electric 
(weight currently the deciding factor), although it's really just the 
last maybe 12 ' of chain or so. I would probably always want the engine 
running with electric because of potential massive battery drain, 
relative to the size of my batteries.
https://www.lewmar.com/windlass-v1-v2-v3-series-kit   vertical shaft, I 
guess the gypsy head is a combo thing that accepts 5/8". It, or 
something close to it.
Question #1-1/4"chain-1/2" line (smaller) better to make this rig fit, 
considering the sheltered nature of my cruising intent.  I think this 
size windless is 14 lbs.
Checkmate rode out a hurricane (a big one) with the Danforth, so I am 
partial (and no, I was not on board).
#2- can this fit forward of the cleats? Is that desirable? preliner 
boat, if that makes a difference.
Anybody got experience with this stuff?

Thanks
Michael Grosh
#220
https://us.binnacle.com/lofrans-royal-windlass-manual
Gorgeous, a tad excessive for the bow of the Alberg, I think