Before Posting, Please Read Our Posting Guidelines Below.
1. Use the full 4 digit year for everything you are asking your question about. Example: 1962, 1988, 2000, 2011 2. Include the correct name of your Whaler model. Example: Montauk 17, Montauk 170, Outrage 26, Outrage 260 3. Include the length when necessary. Example: 16, 17, 18, 20, 22 4. Do not post your email address anywhere on this site as it is already in your user profile.
It is not clear from the drawings how the wiring runs to the bow. I would guess inside the foamed cavity between the hull and deck.
A handful of owners have run power to the bow for trolling motors and/or electrical devices. One method that limits cutting into the boat is installing a receptacle in the console wall and running a heavy duty power cord on the deck to the windlass. It can be stowed when not needed.
One of the things you may want to research is the anchor line storage. My Lewmar Windlass is horizontal to the deck and it required free fall (either 12" or 18") for the anchor line. I have a 1979 Revenge so my anchor locker in the cuddy had the clearance. I do not know the specs for vertical units.
Garris
