Installing a Used Anchor Windlass on my Cdory! Part 1- Windlass Selection and Rebuild

Installing a Lewmar V700 Anchor Windlass on a C-Dory 22 | Part 1: Choosing & Rebuilding a Used Unit 💥 Huge thanks to Defender Marine for donating some of the parts for this project! Support the channel and check out their great selection here: https://defender.pxf.io/9LJWxe In this 3-part series, I'm documenting the full installation of a Lewmar V700 anchor windlass on my C-Dory 22 cruiser. In Part 1, we take a deep dive into: How I chose the right windlass for my boat The parts and components needed for the job Why I went the budget-friendly route with a used unit A full disassembly, inspection, and rebuild before any drilling begins This is a must-watch if you're upgrading your anchoring system or thinking about adding a windlass to a small cruiser! Don’t forget to subscribe to catch Parts 2 and 3, where we tackle the actual installation and wiring! Spoiler alert... a 4 1/2" hole saw was involved! #CDory #LewmarV700 #AnchorWindlassInstall #BoatProjects #DIYBoating #CruiserUpgrade #DefenderMarine #SmallBoatBigAdventure