I've seen a few on deep V bow riders so I'm sure it could be done. I wouldn't want to watch that hole being cut, though.
While I wasn't crazy about the appearance, the thought of not having to haul up in deep lakes made me drool.
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| Author: | slman [ Sat Apr 17, 2010 4:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Anchoring |
I have an SL262 and there is no separate SL group so I am posting this under boating banter. One of my frustrations with boating is anchoring. Many times, I am anchoring at the shoreline in the ocean and of course I always have a boat full of people. I guess it would be handy to have a dedicated first mate for such tasks but none of my kids are old enough and I feel funny bossing other people around. That said, I usually undertake this task myself and it involves leaving the helm and stepping around and over people which is not fun. I have been trying to devise a solution. Which brings me to my point. With all of the expertise on this forum, hopefully someone can make some suggestions on IF and HOW I might be able to install a windlass on the front of the SL262. It sure would make my life a WHOLE LOT easier. To answer an obvious question up front, I rarely, if ever, use the front boarding ladder and/or platform. A windlass would be far more valuable. Advice NEEDED and will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. |
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| Author: | 230 Mike [ Sat Apr 17, 2010 8:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anchoring |
I've seen a few on deep V bow riders so I'm sure it could be done. I wouldn't want to watch that hole being cut, though. While I wasn't crazy about the appearance, the thought of not having to haul up in deep lakes made me drool.
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| Author: | cougarcruiser [ Sat Apr 17, 2010 11:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anchoring |
windlass on an SL? wow.... Might as well mount one on the stern and reverse engineer it.  You have a good side cleat? Set it on the driver's side with that side cleat rather than bow or stern... once it's set, then move it bow or stern. I wouldn't try to go near a windlass in a sportboat... |
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| Author: | Walt [ Sun Apr 18, 2010 6:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anchoring |
slman wrote: Many times, I am anchoring at the shoreline in the ocean and of course I always have a boat full of people. I guess it would be handy to have a dedicated first mate for such tasks but none of my kids are old enough and I feel funny bossing other people around. I don't mind bossing a few peeps around... They're land-lubbers on MY boat. From launching, to docking and anchoring, part of the price of admission, I guess. |
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| Author: | Flying Sushi [ Sun Apr 18, 2010 7:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anchoring |
SL 282 ? they should be out soon 
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| Author: | aguyindallas [ Sun Apr 18, 2010 9:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anchoring |
Of course, everybody has a different group of friends that ride with them. With that said, its perfectly ok to ask a buddy for help. In fact, getting a buddy to help might make them feel more like they are a part of YOUR crew than just a passenger. With some simple tips, it cant be that big of a deal. Tell one to toss the anchor and hold the rope while you set it. When its set, show them how to tie it off...it really shouldnt be that big of a task at the end of the day. Not sure the age of your kids, but getting them on board (age appropriately) will mean the world to them. I am going to teach my oldest daughter (turns 13 next week) how to drive the boat. Good luck...and in my opinion, I wouldnt put a windlass on a sport boat either. Your semi-unique needs will mean terrible resale problems in the future. |
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| Author: | Txjole2 [ Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anchoring |
It won't be a bolt on like the answer I think your looking for, but a good fiberglass man can make you anything you want. All you need is a flat spot, rope locker, roller, custom scuff plate and a checkbook. |
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| Author: | bndfishing [ Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anchoring |
#1 rule of boating, if you are the one running the boat you have to be captain even if it means instructing people on what to do. People want to help they just need instruction on what to do. If you don't want to be the guy in charge and run the ship, become a passenger. |
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| Author: | slman [ Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anchoring |
Txjole2 wrote: It won't be a bolt on like the answer I think your looking for, but a good fiberglass man can make you anything you want. All you need is a flat spot, rope locker, roller, custom scuff plate and a checkbook. I appreciate the comment and all the others for that matter. The fact is that I may drop that anchor and haul it up a half dozen times a day or more...which gets cumbersome. Not sure if I agree with the comment about resale value but I am no expert and could be dead wrong. Just to help this thread a bit, here is a pic of the SL262. Notice that there is A LOT of space up front there over that anchor locker. That is why I thought this would be possible. Also take into consideration that this boat is heavy and sits high in the water...it takes a big anchor to keep it still in coastal wind conditions and its not fun hauling it out of the anchor locker several times a day. Add to that the fact that quite often I set a second anchor as well but that one is smaller and I don't mind setting that one myself. 
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| Author: | Sounder [ Mon Apr 19, 2010 9:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anchoring |
Sorry I don't have any advice about a windlass, but overall how do you like the boat? I love the look of it, and have thought about upgrading to an SL. |
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| Author: | Sierra [ Mon Apr 19, 2010 11:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anchoring |
Can't offer you installation advice (I would think any good boat yard or dealership could) but a windlass is not so unusual on a sport boat this size. Sea Ray offers them on their 250 Select. |
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| Author: | impulse [ Tue Apr 20, 2010 9:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anchoring |
looks like people are doing it: http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/displayPhoto.jsp?ybw=&boat_id=2194394&boatyr=2003&boatname=29'+Monterey+298+Super+Sport+Bowrider&photo_revised_date=1269705013000&photo_name=Windlass&photo=4&back=%2Fboats%2F2003%2FMonterey-298-Super-Sport-Bowrider-2194394%2FNaples%2FUnited-States-Minor-Outlying-Islands dang, leave it to Cobalt http://msp.ep2.channelbladelive.com/Page.aspx/diid/2427331/list/InventoryList/pageId/14219/view/Details/2010-Cobalt-Boats-276-Bowrider.aspx |
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| Author: | BrentC5Z [ Tue Apr 20, 2010 10:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anchoring |
That's freakin awesome! 
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| Author: | cougarcruiser [ Tue Apr 20, 2010 3:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anchoring |
Brent87LT1 wrote: That's freakin awesome! Take Ryan and the Winnisquam guys a picture of that and tell him to have at it... might be pretty interesting what they come up with? |
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| Author: | aguyindallas [ Thu Apr 22, 2010 11:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Anchoring |
I saw this online today at West Marine: http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/st ... ewmar_0415 |
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