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DIY Windlass install on sailboat - Log Entry 51 - Knot Vanilla

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  • čas přidán 5. 12. 2019
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    We knew that when we bought Knot Vanilla we would need a windlass installed. #savetheback
    We decided to go with a Lewmar Pro Fish 1000 windlass. Here is or DIY video showing how we mounted it to our deck. Took alot of prep work and reinforcement to get her deck solid enough to hold it. But all the work is done now, and it's such a great feeling to do a DIY windlass install on our sailboat. Going to make life so much easier for us.
    Music Credits:
    Hakuna Matata - Alvaro Angeloro
    Funk Down - MK2

Komentáře • 19

  • @tartansailor
    @tartansailor Před 4 lety +2

    For the now fixed anchor locker door, I would suggest to use rounded head bolts as we often walk bare foot at the bow and your Hex bolt may hurt you. Also, if it is not too late, I would drill the three mounting holes with a 1" drill bit, fill it back with epoxy and then drill the 3/8 hole for the bolt. As the windlass vibrates quite a bit when we weigh anchor, you could otherwise damage the joint and water could get in to rot the coring.

    • @knotvanilla7808
      @knotvanilla7808  Před 4 lety +1

      I didn't film it, but after the fitting it into place, I did exactly that. I should've added it to the video, but it was already getting too long. No one likes hearing me talk that much. Lol

  • @davidrhightower
    @davidrhightower Před 4 lety +2

    Instead of running 0 gauge you can put a battery in the bilge or under vberth that way the run is shorter.
    Really should have it on its own battery anyway.
    You can get a battery isolator and hook it to your alternator then you'll be able to charger winless and your starting battery when you run the engine

    • @knotvanilla7808
      @knotvanilla7808  Před 4 lety +1

      I am going to look at a friend's who has that setup before I buy cable.

  • @squarepeginaroundhole2212
    @squarepeginaroundhole2212 Před 2 měsíci

    I have a Hunter Legend 35.5 that also has no windlass, I was already thinking of doing something like this. How has this held up over the years? Anything you would do different?

  • @endallbeall1211
    @endallbeall1211 Před 4 lety

    Anchor game strong 💪!

  • @endallbeall1211
    @endallbeall1211 Před 4 lety +1

    Nice bro

    • @knotvanilla7808
      @knotvanilla7808  Před 4 lety

      Yeah, it's the whole reason we spent the extra money. So we didn't have to worry about dragging so much. Our old anchor wouldn't hold a tissue down in a breeze.

  • @redwood1957
    @redwood1957 Před 2 lety +1

    How has it performed and held up thank you

    • @knotvanilla7808
      @knotvanilla7808  Před 2 lety +1

      It has been a lifesaver. And since we actually wired it in to work as intended, we wonder how we ever survived without it.

    • @redwood1957
      @redwood1957 Před 2 lety

      @@knotvanilla7808 good to know. Mine will be a project as well. Thank you

  • @lorirusso7610
    @lorirusso7610 Před 4 lety

    You could have called us! We are always willing to help, lend tools and space to work. 🤗

    • @knotvanilla7808
      @knotvanilla7808  Před 4 lety

      Thank you so much guys. Everyone started jumping in while Mady was still trying to take it off. Going to miss the awesome people in our Marina when we cast off.

  • @Mahalo_83
    @Mahalo_83 Před 2 lety +1

    Is this for an Endeavour?

  • @randywatson9759
    @randywatson9759 Před 4 lety +1

    WTF?? I thought I was a better teacher than that! your grinding glass with ONLY a CHEAP dust mask. no respirator, no glasses, no gloves! Please review previous video on thru hull fill in. Safety 1st. PPE a must. looking forward to seeing you again.
    want to see me again?? WEAR GLASSES WHEN GRINDING!!!

    • @knotvanilla7808
      @knotvanilla7808  Před 4 lety

      So funny. Because I forgot all my gear. And when I started filming, 1st thing I said was... "If Randy sees this, I am never gonna hear the end of it."

  • @SailingKnotShore
    @SailingKnotShore Před 4 lety +1

    I am knot shore if getting the girls to do that work was an accident?... was it. (::wink::)