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LongShort · 04-24-2017, 09:23 PM

I am thinking about buying a new boat and one option I always thought would be great is a windlass. My family and I enjoy anchoring in coves to just hangout and swim so it seems to make sense. The problem is the boat I am contemplating (Sea Ray 250 SLX) has the anchor sticking straight out from the bow when you get the windlass option. I really don't like that look but I'm trying to weigh that against the benefits of having the windlass.

Have people found that a windlass is a can't live without option once you have it or is it not worth the extra money and aesthetics? Any thoughts and experiences would be appreciated. Thanks!

04-24-2017, 09:23 PM	#1
LongShort Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Canton, MA/Meredith, NH Posts: 23 Thanks: 50 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	New Boat - Windlass or not? I am thinking about buying a new boat and one option I always thought would be great is a windlass. My family and I enjoy anchoring in coves to just hangout and swim so it seems to make sense. The problem is the boat I am contemplating (Sea Ray 250 SLX) has the anchor sticking straight out from the bow when you get the windlass option. I really don't like that look but I'm trying to weigh that against the benefits of having the windlass. Have people found that a windlass is a can't live without option once you have it or is it not worth the extra money and aesthetics? Any thoughts and experiences would be appreciated. Thanks!