Nightmare discovery, after removing my old windless. Follow as a prepared to cross the ocean.
March 21, 2025 · 17 min · 6K views
What this video covers
The owner of With Phoenix | Oliver removes an existing windlass in preparation for a solo Pacific Ocean crossing.1:00 After disconnecting the electrical wiring and removing the mounting bolts from below deck, the owner extracts the unit from the foredeck.6:10 Upon comparing the footprint of the old windlass to the new Lewmar V2 model, the owner discovers the existing deck cutout and mounting holes do not align with the new hardware.14:59 The new windlass requires a larger opening and different bolt patterns, necessitating deck repairs and fiberglass work to accommodate the installation.16:11 The owner notes the project is 52 days from the planned departure date.9:54
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