Choosing and Building the Perfect Windlass Anchor Rode for Your Boat FIVE OCEANS
Anchor windlass test! After installing the cables its time for a test run!
New windlass gets a workout, finally installing anchor chain in our 34ft timber boat
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Selecting an Anchor Windlass - West Marine
A windlass is the key component in a full-function anchoring system, which also includes a boat’s primary anchor, anchor roller, rode, usually a chain locker, and deck hardware such as a chain stopper or cleat. Windlasses can be DIY-installed by a boat owner with intermediate mechanical and electrical skills.
Make anchoring safe and easy with an AnchorWindlass. Bow mounted windlasses allow captain to stay at helm of boat in complete control while dropping the anchor or retrieving the anchor from seabed.
A boat windlass, also known as an anchorwinch, is a mechanical device mounted on the foredeck of your boat. It allows you to control your anchor chain or rode during raising and lowering your anchor.
Defender offers a complete range of anchorwindlasses from industry leaders such as Lewmar, Maxwell and Lofrans. Whether you're looking for a vertical or horizontal windlass, with or without capstan, stainless steel, aluminum, or chrome-plated brass, you'll find it here at a great price.
11 Best Anchor Windlasses for Different Types of Boats
Sailors love using the best anchorwindlass because they translate to easy anchoring. Read this review to know the most coveted ones today.
Anchor Windlasses - West Marine
Shop the best selection of AnchorWindlasses from West Marine. Visit for products, prices, deals and more!
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A windlass is the key component in a full-function anchoring system, which also includes a boat’s primary anchor, anchor roller, rode, usually a chain locker, and deck hardware such as a chain stopper or cleat. Windlasses can be DIY-installed by a boat owner with intermediate mechanical and electrical skills.
Make anchoring safe and easy with an Anchor Windlass. Bow mounted windlasses allow captain to stay at helm of boat in complete control while dropping the anchor or retrieving the anchor from seabed.
A boat windlass, also known as an anchor winch, is a mechanical device mounted on the foredeck of your boat. It allows you to control your anchor chain or rode during raising and lowering your anchor.
Defender offers a complete range of anchor windlasses from industry leaders such as Lewmar, Maxwell and Lofrans. Whether you're looking for a vertical or horizontal windlass, with or without capstan, stainless steel, aluminum, or chrome-plated brass, you'll find it here at a great price.
Sailors love using the best anchor windlass because they translate to easy anchoring. Read this review to know the most coveted ones today.
Shop the best selection of Anchor Windlasses from West Marine. Visit for products, prices, deals and more!