Windlass on a Formula...?
 

I was watching the video: "running water". What a cool video! :drink: It had lots of shots of really nice vintage Formula's...ya know the SR 1 series. Anyway, a few of them had windlass' installed :eek: . I've actually thought of doing that on my 292 SR 1 but didn't know how to begin.

Can someone give me a starting point as to which kind of windlass to use and some close up shots of the installation and maybe even a brief description as to what is involved.

Thanks :drink:

Re: Windlass on a Formula...?
 

I noticed the same thing on that video. I am going to explore it on the 357 when I get it. Brent does not think there is enough room up front for a locker.

Re: Windlass on a Formula...?
 

It would sure make life a heck of a lot easier with a windlass! :p

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I agree 100%. I hope the locker has enough room for 150ft of rope. I would then just use a little shorter chain and a small low profile windlass.

Re: Windlass on a Formula...?
 

Where is the video??

There are some small profile windlass' that would work(most of it below deck) and I think the 357 has enough room for it and some rode. But the 292 and 311 have smaller cavities up front, might get a little tight. I don't tend to anchor enough to make it worthwhile but it would be convenient. What would you do to store the anchor? I can't see a performance boat with a pulpit sticking out :D :eek:

Re: Windlass on a Formula...?
 

Its the music video a few threads down. They actually look pretty good with a stainless davit and plow anchor.

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Maybe the guys that made the video will chime in soon! :cool: