Anchor Winch

[033Shalom]

I'm planning to install a manual anchor winch. I was planning on placing it on the foredeck just aft of the anchor locker. However, to do this I would require a vertical winch which I don't think are manufactured these days. I'm looking around for a second hand S&L Anchorman but may have to go for the Lofrans Royal, which is horizontal and would probably have to be mounted in the locker itself. What arrangements to people have on their boats?

[005Showa]

I know its been awhile and no responses ! Did you install a windlass ?
For future info. I have a Lewmar pro series installed in the locker. Both chain and rode are neatly deposited into lower locker no issues at all. lots of clearance for my extra Bruce and 25 meters of chain 30 meters rode. Can't imagine manually retrieving 3 feet of chain and rode!! Plus its off the deck and hidden away.

[033Shalom]

I bought a manual Lewmar Royal off ebay and installed it in the locker. then put the big cleat centred on the foredeck just aft of the locker. Seems to work fine. Though I'm using 14mm plait attached to 8mm chain. I'm thinking I should have used 16mm anchor plait. I don't know.