Our windlass is a 1501 Lighthouse, with 5/16th in. chain on each side, and also on one side, I 
have a rope clutch that can be used for kedging off or for being hoisted up the mast. To install 
this, I had to move the staysail bracket back about 3 inches. The Lighthouse Windlass with dual 
Capstans is pretty wide, which made the stanchions in the way of the chain. I had to have 2 
different stainless steel pieces made. One was to hold the anchors, and the second was to 
redirect the chain to make it line up for the windlass. On the stainless, where the old rollers were 
located, I placed the new chain stoppers, so the chain would not drag on the teak.  I have 2 push 
button switches in the cockpit for raising and lowering the anchor. I am getting 2 anchor claws, 
and will attach them to the lower bob stay, to keep the pressure off the end of the pulpit when on 
anchor.  This will also make for a more pleasant anchorage. The windlass is very strong, and I 
could foresee trouble if someone cranked it up when the anchor was hung.  I like to bring up the 
chain until I get to the anchor, then sit back, drink another cup of coffee, and let the waves free 
the anchor. 
 
I would hesitate to tell you to put that 45 lb. CQR out on the end of the pulpit. I have a 33 lb. 
Bruce and a Danforth. If I was going to do it again, I would probably not put them on the end of 
the pulpit, because I am using the anchor claws, and keeping the anchor away from the bobstay 
anyway. With the anchors mounted close, there is more support there. 
 
Yes, my anchors come all the way in by themselves. Of course, sometimes the anchor is twisted 
and has to be turned, but then, they come all the way on to the roller. It did not effect the trim 
enough to mention.
 
Here are the pictures. Let me know if you have any trouble getting them.             

Sonny
(Sonny Sides
soka@sbcglobal.net