Hi, My wife and I are looking for our first cruising boat and have found two fantastic potential candidates in a 1989 CS36 Merlin and a 1990 CS36 Merlin. We've seen the 89 and it looks to be in fantastic condition, lovingly maintained with numerous upgrades. What I'd like to get is input from...

I want to add an electric windlass to my CS36T and would like know how other CS36t owners have done this and what you like and don't like about your set-up. -What kind of windlass have you got, vertical or horizontal? -How have you provided for a deep enough rode locker for the chain to fall...