I have a 2015 Marlow Pilot M32 and am trying to figure out how to solve the poor anchor retrieval. When retrieving my chain, I get to the last 7-10 feet and the chain starts to pile up on itself between the windlass and the anchor locker.
The problem appears to be the narrow space from where the chain drops from the windlass and down the vee into the anchor locker. (5 foot drop)
Has anyone else experienced this on Mainships or Marlows?
The owner before me tried to fix by adding a "slide" to help assist the chain dropping from the windlass.
Going down below and opening the small hatch to the anchor locker, pulling on the chain, moving the boat forward and bringing the anchor up, is a 3 person job. I am usually out with just one other person.
The problem appears to be the narrow space from where the chain drops from the windlass and down the vee into the anchor locker. (5 foot drop)
Has anyone else experienced this on Mainships or Marlows?
The owner before me tried to fix by adding a "slide" to help assist the chain dropping from the windlass.
Going down below and opening the small hatch to the anchor locker, pulling on the chain, moving the boat forward and bringing the anchor up, is a 3 person job. I am usually out with just one other person.