240 DA Electric Winch Install?

[MNSundancer]

Does anyone have any suggestions for fitting a 2008 240 DA with an electric anchor? I have been doing some research and found a few ideas, but nothing for the DA.

 

[alwhite00]

Just wanted to subscribe & see where this goes.

LK

 

[MonacoMike]

Maybe these will help.

This is where I started: http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/33668-How-to-set-up-anchor-rig-270-da?

Ended: http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/37167-90s-270DA-Windlass-Retrofit-II?

Mike's install: http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/32183-90s-270DA-Windlass-Retrofit?

And a similar question: http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/34280-2000-240-Sundancer-windlass-anchor-set-up?

The install is very similar for any vessel. I will keep an eye on this thread or PM specific questions. MM

 

[Loose Cannon]

Pay particular attention to the nav light on the 240 DA. It is centered and in the way of a windlass / bow roller installation. One of the threads mentioned already shows one way of dealing with it. I'm sure there are other ways. I am looking to install a windlass next season so please post your experiences if you move ahead with the install.

 

[MNSundancer]

Thanks for any input guys. So far this is what has perked my attention http://stressfreemarine.com.au/maxi.html

Check out their videos on their hardware. I am impressed.

I have not researched on any pricing yet, but I am sure their hardware isn't cheap.

Today I just put my DA away for the long MN winter and I inspected the anchor compartment for a winch fit. I was happy to find that there seems to be ample room for installing such a device in the compartment area. My main concern seems to be with where I would place a shoot and how to get the heavy gauge wiring from the front to the back.

I am destined to find something by spring and I fully intend on keep this thread updated throughout the process.

Cheers!

 

[MonacoMike]

Thanks for any input guys. So far this is what has perked my attention http://stressfreemarine.com.au/maxi.html

Check out their videos on their hardware. I am impressed.

I have not researched on any pricing yet, but I am sure their hardware isn't cheap.

Impressed by what? Have you ever seen this type of device on a modern small cruiser? In my search, (five pages deep on Google) I found no retailers in the US, only Australia. Who would you purchase it from? The best advice would be to make a windlass a top of the list option on your next boat. MM

 

[islandhopper00]

What Jim065 did, in the thread MM posted the links to, is the best answer. For a 240da that is.

In fact, I'm looking into the install myself, with a local business to me of course.

 

[annie]

Hi MNSundancer,
I know you have a nav light to deal with but you could move it and cover the recess?
Annie had a huge drum type winch fitted off center right up the front (hence the strange shaped anchor point for the bowsprit).
More ideas, all the best.

 

[kkalsch]

The best advice would be to make a windlass a top of the list option on your next boat. MM

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That's exactly what I did .....The way the hatch is on the front of the 240....I did not think it would turn out right or be strong enough

KK