Install cost of Windlass

[Lucky John]

Well since I won't be able to walk now till around Sept,I have to hire someone to install the windlass instead of me attempting the task.
I got a price today from Good Windlass
2637.00 installed....................
I spoke to someone that can do it,and hopefully I'm going to order Windlass online and then move boat to someplace that he can install.I just got back from my marina and asked if I could have it installed @ the dock,he said no.(Soon I'm going to say F%^&*) but that's another thread.
I'm going to order the 700 freefall and 300' of rode with chain and be done with it,hopefully I'll be walking in time for fall bass season
Hopefully when I'm getting operated on in another week or so the "Not So Lucky John" can fashion a new windlass.

 

[Lucky John]

Ordered the Lewmar Pro Fish 700 free fall with 300' of rode.I will call the rigger in the am and find out when he wants to do it.
I figure 930 for windlass and rode,and hopefully 600 or less for install.At 15-16 hundred,that's alot cheaper than 2600+ from Good.It might be a good windlass,but not worth an extra 11-12 hundred,unless it was going to heal my torn quadricep tendon.................... :roll:

 

[Lucky John]

Got my windlass installed over the weekend.The rigger I used did a "factory" job,everything neat as a pin.Cost of everything was just under 1600, I got a great deal,now I don't have to worry fishing the white water for bass this fall.Used the boat today for first time since 5/21,i'm a very happy camper right now.
As soon as I remember to bring my camera,I'll post a couple shots

 

[Bryan 2530]

NICE!

Can't wait to see pics.

 

[Lucky John]

Finally remembered my camera.Here's some pics of the install

 

[rangerdog]

Sweet.. I love that stainless look. Mine is boring old white.