Anchor selection help

True. And a good reason to keep up with the preventative maintenance on your windlass. And if you have a very heavy anchor carrying an anchor float ball as a back up in case the windlass fails isn't a bad idea.

As to the extra weight some anchors have, I've found without it the lighter anchors can have a hard time penetrating some bottom types.
 
Yes, part of this project is to hopefully repair the Ideal windlass. I'll pull it off and check the motor. Wondering if I should send it up to Ideal or find a motor shop local.
 
I'd call Ideal and get their advice. They are very helpful. They can recondition the whole thing and make it like new. But if it is just the motor, they may advise having a local guy who does DC motors do it. Most commonly that's a automotive starter and alternator type place.
 
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