Thanks for the responses. Jim, that's an impressive windlass. Two Island Packets in the Harbor have that windlass so that tells me they can haul in some chain. One of those IP is running 5/16 ad the other IP has 3/8th inch chain. I think what I would like to do is to install a Lofrans Manual windlass with 5/6 and mount just aft the anchor locker with a roller in front of it allowing the chain to fall back into the locker. That would mean for me not having to run electrical to the bow and modifying the locker except to lowering the floor to a lower level to allow the chain to fall into the lock by gravity. There is several postings on this site of that modification. I will try to find the Youtube the the manual Lofran and post it here. I am trying to keep things simple on my boat and I don't mind using a lever and taking a bit of time to reel in the chain an line. I don't anticipate anchoring often, (haven't yet since I've owned her), but I need to be prepared if I need to do it for some reason other than an overnight anchorage. In any event, I am leaning toward a manual windlass, I think the same as Jim's model but without the electric motor. If that is a mistake to go manual, let me know your thoughts on that.
Chandler, I am glad to know that there is another 382 in the area. I saw one in our harbor only one day this fall and the next day it was gone, I wonder if that was you on your way to Pass Christian. I would like to see your boat and get ideas from you. I know we are in the middle of the holiday season but let me know when you would like visit my boat and/or vice versa. Tom McNulty had one in my area that I was going to see but he sold it before I got a chance to. So let me know.