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jlannutti
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Initially Posted - 01/04/2008 : 10:40:11

Given the single stanchion on the 250's bow pulpit has anyone figured out a good way to mount the anchor for easy use. I usually single hand the boat and if I know I'll be stopping for lunch or a quick nap having the anchor more readily available would be nice.

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Prospector
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Response Posted - 01/04/2008 : 10:59:40

A friend of ours mounted his by attaching a length of ABS pipe to the stanction with a pair of pipe clamps. The anchor sits in the pipe upside down (worked for a plough anchor).

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delliottg
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Response Posted - 01/04/2008 : 10:59:57

Presuming you've got a Danforth anchor like we do, [url="http://us.binnacle.com/product_info.php?cPath=33_52&products_id=2347"]this [/url]works pretty well for holding the anchor on the bow pulpit. It can be mounted a number of different ways, and adjusted to the mud palm of your anchor relatively easily. I've got ours mounted so the anchor is "right side up" (mud palms down, flukes pointing up) and outside the rail so I can simply lift it out of the mount and lower it over the side. It also gets the Danforth out of the way of our claw anchor should we need it. I wouldn't sail in heavy conditions with the anchor in the mount, or at least I haven't figured out a way to secure it so I'm comfortable with it up there in bouncing seas.

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Response Posted - 01/04/2008 : 15:41:56

Didn't somebody recently describe a technique for anchoring from the cockpit in situations like Joe mentioned. Frank?(AADiver)

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Response Posted - 01/05/2008 : 09:59:55

I use the same mount that Sirius uses. It is attached to the port side of the pulpit with the anchor always at the ready, chain looped over the mud palms flukes pointing down, and chain attached to the anchor line running into the anchor locker. That way it is ready to use whenever needed especially in an emergency such as the motor dying while coming into or out of the harbor.

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zebra50
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Response Posted - 01/05/2008 : 10:03:32

here is a picture

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John Russell
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Response Posted - 01/05/2008 : 10:22:47

I like it. Looks like a great alternative to a bow roller or, do you use both? Any issues with the anchor slapping at the rub rail and chain hitting the hull?

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Response Posted - 01/05/2008 : 14:14:50

Nothing better for single-handing than a Delta anchor on a bow roller with an electric windlass!

(Sorry... I'll go back into my hole.)

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Response Posted - 01/05/2008 : 16:49:24

John,
We've got ours mounted upside down to Zebra's, so the shank is up, completely away from anything it could hit. It's mounted on the starboard side of the pulpit. We also have the first three feet or so of the shank & chain encased in vinyl tubing (1-1/2" clear tubing), which keeps it from beating up anything it might bang into. If you want to do this, it's a bit of a strain getting the tubing onto the chain/anchor shank. We used dish soap to lubricate it making it somewhat easier to slide the tubing over everything.

We have a bow roller that has yet to be installed (one of the winter projects), a Windline AR-3. I'm hoping it'll hold our 22# claw anchor, but I'm really justing wanting it to ease the lowering and weighing the anchor. I'm pretty sure the shank on the claw is much too long to be held properly by the roller.

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Response Posted - 01/06/2008 : 07:45:51

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"> Didn't somebody recently describe a technique for anchoring from the cockpit <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

I use this for a second anchor set up .
I think the rode should be covered for sun protection .
it dried up a bit exposed

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Response Posted - 01/06/2008 : 11:11:37

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by John Russell
 I like it. Looks like a great alternative to a bow roller or, do you use both? Any issues with the anchor slapping at the rub rail and chain hitting the hull?
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

I don't have any problem with the anchor slapping at the side as it is usually not very choppy on our lake. There is no bow roller either. This set up works very well, just on occasion I use WD40 to keep the mud palms from seizing in the holder. Wrapping the chain over the top of the anchor keeps it from hitting the side of the boat.

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Response Posted - 01/21/2008 : 17:02:41

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Dave Bristle
 Nothing better for single-handing than a Delta anchor on a bow roller with an electric windlass!

(Sorry... I'll go back into my hole.)
<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Dave I like your anchor of choice and setup. I have bow roller but cant seem to fork out big bucks for the windlass. Kinda of a pain doing manually. Now back in your hole!

Steve A

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piseas
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Response Posted - 01/21/2008 : 17:08:23

Sean, What anchor do you use for primary? Do you stow in locker?
BTW, is that a seat pad cushion in your pic? I would like to see a better pic of that. Tell us more. Thanks,
Steve A

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SEAN
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Response Posted - 01/22/2008 : 07:06:59

hey Steve,
for the primary I use a 14# delta and 15`of chain 200 rode, it holds but on a couple of windy nights I thought it slipped or dragged a little .

W.M. had a sale over thanks giveing so we bought the 22# it just fits in the front locker .I would like 50 of chain and 150 rode .

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piseas
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Response Posted - 01/22/2008 : 17:56:08

Sean, Very nice setup. Thanks for the photos.
Steve A
PS If anyone hears about a great deal/sale for anything, please share that. I am sure we all love to save a couple of bucks.(I want a Delta but dont know how I missed that sale!

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Response Posted - 01/22/2008 : 19:01:50

I purchased one of these yesterday.
[url="http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.display/product_id/1425/index.cfm?CFID=9237079&CFTOKEN=b67f175d6e741bf0-A4288648-D61C-E357-D399DBFF2F26EA19"] pulpit anchor hanger [/url]

Paul

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 01/22/2008 : 20:00:04

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by britinusa
 I purchased one of these yesterday.
[url="http://www.catalinadirect.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.display/product_id/1425/index.cfm?CFID=9237079&CFTOKEN=b67f175d6e741bf0-A4288648-D61C-E357-D399DBFF2F26EA19"] pulpit anchor hanger [/url]<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">From that CD web page: <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Note: Not recommended on boats like the Capri 22 and Catalina 250 where the bow pulpit uses a single stanchion forward.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Edited by - Dave Bristle on 01/22/2008 20:01:43

piseas
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Response Posted - 01/22/2008 : 21:55:59

Ditto what Dave said. Let us know how it works. I saw that a long time ago and that note scared me off.

Steve A

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