Too damn old and weak to pull it (the anchor) up along with a ton of weeds and all the newbie boaters are taking up the docks at the park islands. No fun boating in a local cruising ground without being able to easily stop for a swim. So I have decided to install a windlass . . . but so few Riv 28s have them! And with a limited budget (as a Riv owner) I will have to install it myself.
Invited along for the journey:
- Those who have installed a windlass on their Riviera
- Those who have a windlass on their Riviera
- Those who want a windlass on their Riviera
Confession: I am a mechanical clutz who sometimes ventures beyond his ability level, and who has actually installed a Lewmar windlass on my previous boat – a 1976 Albin 25 (pics available). But the Albin has an open structure for wiring additions. The Riv is going to be difficult in that regard. And the 1980’s electrical battery setup is not appropriate for this job (2 group 27 batteries meant to handle all jobs on alternate days).
For now I am leaving this out there pending choosing an appropriate windlass and the Lewmar range is the most appealing to me – has worked for me before.
Contributions/comments eagerly welcomed! This could be a great Riv group project!