On Fri, 10 Oct 2003 17:09:09 -0500, "Rick & Linda Bernard"
wrote:

I am interested in installing a windlass on my boat. I was thinking of
putting it in the anchor locker and was wondering of others experiences.


It depends upon your boat and what you plan to do. I installed a big
Maxwell and it hardly notices the 66 pound Bruce with all chain rode.
I installed it on deck and as far aft as possible to still have it
centered over the chain locker.

Your ground tackle is one of your most important systems.