If you can check the archives I'm pretty sure there were several posts and some were detailed. Check with Chris Orphal, he has a 42 and probably has a mental file on 42 answers.
A windlass is an awesome accessory. My Other Honey does not have one and I fight with ground tackle every time we anchor. Tim is correct, the archives has some discussions on install. I have done them before. I always consider three main decisions on the project.
What windlass do you want. Size. Chain? Foot Controls? Dash controls. Etc
Where and how to mount. Placement of the windlass is critical to how it operates. It needs clear unobstructed path to the water forward and below. Railings, toe rails and deck hardware can get in the way. Also do you need a pulpit of sorts to mount it out on? All of this is dependent on solid structure below the mounting. The 42 should be solid but you do have the issue of the rise from deck level to the toe rails to contend with. This is where Chris O. might have some insight.
Lastly are the power requirements of the windlass. Most require significant wire size to the winch. A certain amount of planning is involved with routing these heavy gauge wires forward and where they are going to be connected for a power source. All that I have done have had several circuit protectors (Breakers) in the system.
Good luck and let us know how it goes. It sure would be a nice thing to have.
If you can check the archives I'm pretty sure there were several posts and some were detailed. Check with Chris Orphal, he has a 42 and probably has a mental file on 42 answers.
Hi Jackie,
A windlass is an awesome accessory. My Other Honey does not have one and I fight with ground tackle every time we anchor. Tim is correct, the archives has some discussions on install. I have done them before. I always consider three main decisions on the project.
What windlass do you want. Size. Chain? Foot Controls? Dash controls. Etc
Where and how to mount. Placement of the windlass is critical to how it operates. It needs clear unobstructed path to the water forward and below. Railings, toe rails and deck hardware can get in the way. Also do you need a pulpit of sorts to mount it out on? All of this is dependent on solid structure below the mounting. The 42 should be solid but you do have the issue of the rise from deck level to the toe rails to contend with. This is where Chris O. might have some insight.
Lastly are the power requirements of the windlass. Most require significant wire size to the winch. A certain amount of planning is involved with routing these heavy gauge wires forward and where they are going to be connected for a power source. All that I have done have had several circuit protectors (Breakers) in the system.
Good luck and let us know how it goes. It sure would be a nice thing to have.