Tom, It was a first for me also. It's called an "Anchormatic" and it's all run from the lower helm. There is a toggle switch and an meter which gives you the reading in feet as you let out the anchor line. In the forward anchor line locker there is a anchor winch motor and gears that direct the rope down into a holding area. I'll know more about it in a few weeks and get a few closer pictures. I'll throw it out in the forum and see if anyone knows anything. Corey |