Is it me?

[plaicemat]

O/k, here's the thing, I've been thinking about fitting a windlass. Been online and found that I can buy a Lewmar V700 model for about £550 and this is the recommended one used by Jeanneau and, despite being an old fashioned engineer (no computerised machinery in my day) I thought I might get it fitted as I do not live in the same place as my boat. However, I looked at it in detail and can't believe it is that difficult so got a quote from a Poole firm who specialise in this sort of thing and are Lewmar agents. Imagine my shock when I get a quote which put the purchase price of the unit at £873, o/k, I know you pays your money and takes your choice. What really shocked me was the fitting charge of £996 plus £20 for 'other stuff', this being based on 3 days work. Really, three days for an experienced company to fit a winch? Total bill, £2242 including VAT.

 

I may be thinking again.

 

Terry.

[great white]

Hi Terry

 

Since moving house a couple of years ago

 

we have been surprised by the charges we get quoted by a few trades

 

 

[plaicemat]

3 hours ago, great white said:

Hi Terry

 

Since moving house a couple of years ago

 

we have been surprised by the charges we get quoted by a few trades

 

 

Yes, I agree, I shouldn't be surprised. However, the thing that got me the most was three days for experts with all the tools, jigs and patterns available to fit a windlass. Have I missed something?

 

Terry.

[Coddy]

Hi Terry

 

Not sure what boat you now have but have a word with Alan aka Fisheagle as he fitted a windlass to his boat and my son made up the s/steel channel/roller he can tell you who he used.

Dave

[Leicester Fisheagle]

Terry, seems very expensive. Give me a ring if you want.

[malc lemoignan]

Hi Terry we are thinking along the same lines as you the winch supplied on our Orkney DA 24 doesnt look man enough ?? we think to fit on the starboard side adjacent to the end of the cabin will save going up to the pulpit area can you let me know how you get on Many thanks Malc

[great white]

2 hours ago, malc lemoignan said:

Hi Terry we are thinking along the same lines as you the winch supplied on our Orkney DA 24 doesnt look man enough ?? we think to fit on the starboard side adjacent to the end of the cabin will save going up to the pulpit area can you let me know how you get on Many thanks Malc

Did the same on Alfresco several years ago, great modification, well worth doing IMHO

 

I have not used the bow windlass since, and I think it may now have siezed up through lack of use

 

you could probably find a write up and pictures on here somewhere if you search