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| Author: | woggy718 [ Mon Jan 29, 2007 11:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Adding an Anchor Windlass |
I recently purchased a 2002 248 Vista. The boat has a switch for an anchor windlass and according the the Four Winns Dealer, all boats come prewired for all available accessories. Has anyone installed an aftermarket windlass to a Vista? If so, how would I go about doing it? |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Mon Jan 29, 2007 2:05 pm ] |
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You won't find a better DIY than this. It was done by a friend on his 268 Vista. I know he won't mind if I link it. http://members.toast.net/boatguy/proj-14.htm |
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| Author: | woggy718 [ Mon Jan 29, 2007 2:29 pm ] |
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Oh Holy Hades!!! I am mechanically inclined but by no means an expert. Although the whole thing makes sense. When it comes to fiberglass patching and repair, he lost me. I wonder what a a dealer would charge me to install? I am scared to find out, but I have to think that it's safer than me attempting it myself. |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Mon Jan 29, 2007 4:10 pm ] |
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Just guessing, but it will probably be $1500 to $2000 for a dealer install with parts and labor. |
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| Author: | 248 Vista [ Mon Jan 29, 2007 7:30 pm ] |
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I was never really sure why they pre wired the 248 , but did not offer it as an option. I thought about adding it ,but would rather put the money into an ac unit. I dont need the windlass that often. Not that hard to just pull and lift. |
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| Author: | glmarker [ Tue Jan 30, 2007 11:37 am ] |
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I added a windlass to my 268. After crawling all over the boat, I did not find an extra wiring harness (for main power) going to the anchor locker. I had to add a harness from the circuit breaker to the windlass. for main power. I did find wiring for the switch, so I was able to tie it in nicely. It is not a bad job to do. Regarding the fiberglassing, I used a piece of starboard to cover the prior hole and the put the windlass through the starboard. It looks rather normal. I can probably email pics if necessary. Gary |
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| Author: | First_Mate [ Tue Jan 30, 2007 11:53 pm ] |
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This is truly one of the "pay the dealer" projects. $.02 |
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