Adding windlass to 1999 2800 scr

[joe0523]

Does anyone have knowledge of cost and/or difficulty of
adding a windlass to a 1999 2800 scr? I'm looking at
Purchasing the boat and it currently does not have a windlass.
Would this boat be pre-wired for this?
Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!

[Diggin2day]

It's not for the faint of heart... I installed one recently on my 2400 SCR. Required making a 4 1/2" hole through the deck, routing 8awg wires from batteries to the windlass, holes in console for switches. I paid approx $750(shipped) for windlass, $100 for power cable, $30 for proper sized hole saw, $30 for piece of scrap King Starboard, etc... Other items needed were marine sealant, wire terminals, proper crimping tools, heat shrink, etc. Do a search on here and you'll see some installs of what's involved. You'll save a ton of money by doing it yourself...

[mmwjr]

joe I would expect it will cost between $1000 and $1500 for a windlass for this boat size plus all the extras to connect it. Not sure if this year/model is prewired, look in the anchor locker for wiring.

I am sure others with this model will be able to give better info.

let us know what you decide to do.

[timer]

My 98 SCR 3000 is pre wired. The cables are all the way back in the engine compartment & in the locker. Stick your head in & look up-. As others were saying. better not to skimp on a windlass. Better to be a bit big than marginal or two small

[stockman]

Originally Posted by timer

My 98 SCR 3000 is pre wired. The cables are all the way back in the engine compartment & in the locker. Stick your head in & look up-. As others were saying. better not to skimp on a windlass. Better to be a bit big than marginal or two small

Can you by chance get a pic of where you can see each one? I am trying to find them on my 99 and if its prewired that would save me a ton of time!