I'm ready to attempt both of Ron's projects...bow roller and windlass on my '87 Mark I #427. Thanks for the write up Ron!! The windlass template shows a Rope/Chain Centerline. I understand this line is to be parallel to the centerline of the bow roller, but should they be in line as well? Seems if they are not in line the winch will pull the rode to one side of the bow roller. When I make my cardboard mock up, as Ron did, it seems I cannot get the windlass far enough to port to line up the windlass and bow roller centerlines. The windlass rope/chain centerline is about two inches to starboard of the bowroller centerline. How forgiving is this alignment?
Thanks All
Thanks All