plaicemat Posted February 8, 2021 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 O/k, here's the thing, I've been thinking about fitting a windlass. Been online and found that I can buy a Lewmar V700 model for about £550 and this is the recommended one used by Jeanneau and, despite being an old fashioned engineer (no computerised machinery in my day) I thought I might get it fitted as I do not live in the same place as my boat. However, I looked at it in detail and can't believe it is that difficult so got a quote from a Poole firm who specialise in this sort of thing and are Lewmar agents. Imagine my shock when I get a quote which put the purchase price of the unit at £873, o/k, I know you pays your money and takes your choice. What really shocked me was the fitting charge of £996 plus £20 for 'other stuff', this being based on 3 days work. Really, three days for an experienced company to fit a winch? Total bill, £2242 including VAT. I may be thinking again. Terry. Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted February 8, 2021 Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 Hi Terry Since moving house a couple of years ago we have been surprised by the charges we get quoted by a few trades Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted February 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2021 3 hours ago, great white said: Hi Terry Since moving house a couple of years ago we have been surprised by the charges we get quoted by a few trades Yes, I agree, I shouldn't be surprised. However, the thing that got me the most was three days for experts with all the tools, jigs and patterns available to fit a windlass. Have I missed something? Terry. Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coddy Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 Hi Terry Not sure what boat you now have but have a word with Alan aka Fisheagle as he fitted a windlass to his boat and my son made up the s/steel channel/roller he can tell you who he used. Dave Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester Fisheagle Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 Terry, seems very expensive. Give me a ring if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc lemoignan Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 Hi Terry we are thinking along the same lines as you the winch supplied on our Orkney DA 24 doesnt look man enough ?? we think to fit on the starboard side adjacent to the end of the cabin will save going up to the pulpit area can you let me know how you get on Many thanks Malc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted February 9, 2021 Report Share Posted February 9, 2021 2 hours ago, malc lemoignan said: Hi Terry we are thinking along the same lines as you the winch supplied on our Orkney DA 24 doesnt look man enough ?? we think to fit on the starboard side adjacent to the end of the cabin will save going up to the pulpit area can you let me know how you get on Many thanks Malc Did the same on Alfresco several years ago, great modification, well worth doing IMHO I have not used the bow windlass since, and I think it may now have siezed up through lack of use you could probably find a write up and pictures on here somewhere if you search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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