[Public-List] Elderly Person Sailing Slowly Essay

[R Kirk]

 I always shout into the wilderness that there's no need all for chain on an anchor rode. When was the last time you've heard of an anchor line parting, anywhere? Never.   Lowering the anchor pull angle: trivial. Thus, no chain, no mud clearing, no extra weight in the forecastle. and in your case, no need for a windlass with its extra cost, complexity, & maintenance.
    On Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 09:40:34 AM EST, Michael Grosh via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:   

 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
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