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Stowing anchor on Anchor Roller

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Bortiquai
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Initially Posted - 06/16/2008 : 16:33:19

I have a 13lb Fluke (Danforth?) anchor, and have just installed the CD Stem fitting with Anchor Roller kit.

I'm curious how people stow these anchors while under sail, as so the anchor doesn't hit against the bow and chip it all up. Also, there is a pin just above the roller. Should I drill a hole in the anchor and slide that through it when stowed?

Also, I'm going to cut out a notch in the anchor locker cover to allow for the chain to exit. But what about the couple feet from the front of the anchor locker to the roller? Won't this area get all chipped up from the chain?

Thanks for any input or ideas
Matt

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quilombo
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Response Posted - 06/16/2008 : 20:08:06

I bought a nice anchor mount that attaches to the bow rail, it will accomodate most danforth type anchors and probably others to, check the boaters world or west marine catalogs,

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stampeder
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Response Posted - 06/16/2008 : 20:37:06

My anchor locker hatch has a groove in it for the chain to fit through.
I have the CD upgraded anchor roller, and it has a keyed keeper that slides across just aft of the rollers - I believe this is to keep lines from coming off the rollers - when I rest the shaft of my anchor on the rollers, I can close the keeper and it holds the anchor in place. The groove in my anchor locker also has a notch that keeps the chain from moving forward.

We often sail with our anchor out on the anchor roller - it is a good safety feature. We usually pull the anchor out of the locker when we unhook from the mooring ball.

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 06/16/2008 : 21:50:53

I leave it reeved through the roller but hauled back over the top and back in the anchor locker. I have a rail mount for when it is muddy.

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JimB517
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Response Posted - 06/17/2008 : 00:47:14

The newer boats have a slot cut in the anchor locker hatch, the older ones don't so I cut one in mine.

I usually stow the anchor in the locker. I use 13 lb Danforths.

I installed a big stainless cleat on the centerline behind the forestay and in front of the anchor locker hatch with big backing plates inside the anchor locker.

If I am lazy or moving a short distance from one anchorage to another, I pull the anchor up tight, wrap the chain around the cleat, and stow the rest of the chain in the locker. I then take a line and tie the end of the anchor stock to one of the bow cleats. Tie it good, you don't want this line failing. The chain will hold it and the line is a safety.

I've never had a problem chipping the gelcoat and I did not drill a hole in the stock for the pin you are talking about. But then I would never go on a long voyage with the anchor outside the locker. Why? Its better seamanship to properly stow it.

One of these days I am going to install a ring inside the anchor locker to secure the bitter end of the rode.

The anchor system is poorly designed on the C25 but it is better than the C27!

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JohnP
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Response Posted - 06/17/2008 : 14:13:08

When I visited JimB in San Diego I was amazed to see the numerous differences between his boat and mine, both of which are 1978 C-25 FK SR (#398 vs. #655), among which is the factory cutout on my boat in the anchor locker lid for the rode.

I agree with each point Jim made, otherwise.

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Response Posted - 06/17/2008 : 21:47:46

I have a 16lb Danforth, 20' of 3/8" chain and 200' of 1/2 line, it all fits nicely in the anchor locker. I don't like bow rollers or pulpit hangers on my boat, maybe on larger boats it's the only thing practical, but anything that can come loose and cause damage, or anything on which a sail can snag is better off stowed away.

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Bortiquai
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Response Posted - 06/18/2008 : 21:08:26

Stampeder - How do you close the keeper with your anchor on the roller? I can't imagine the stock (shaft... whatever it is) is small enough to fit under the keeper.

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stampeder
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Response Posted - 06/19/2008 : 20:41:08

I'll take a picture this weekend.
The shank of my anchor fits between the roller and the keeper pin and that along with my anchor chain being held in place, keeps the anchor secure.

A marina I sailed out of the west coast required that member boats have an anchor on deck as a safety device.
Generally I only have it out when I'm going to be cruising and doing a lot of gunkholing and also because our lake has a primarily muddy-weedy bottom and the anchor is often slick with muck and often the best way to clean it is to let it dry out before putting back into anchor locker.
If I was going out in heavy weather I would keep it in the anchor locker - but I do know that PO always kept it on the roller.
I'll post pictures Sunday night.

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Bortiquai
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Response Posted - 06/20/2008 : 10:51:56

Pictures would be awesome. I've been checking out some other boats to see what they do. For some reason i'm convinced the flukes or chain are goint to mar up the paint/gelcoat, either on the deck or on the very front edge of the bow.

Has any one used a Delta anchor? What's the experience? My Fluke is pretty old and has some rust spots. Looks like the Delta will secure on the roller a little easier, and I've been reading good things about them. Anyway, can anything be done about the rust, or "re-finishing" an anchor? Looks like it's galvenized steel i guess.

Thanks
Matt

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piseas
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Response Posted - 06/20/2008 : 13:38:36

Matt I have a 13# Danforth and am looking at adding 2nd, 22# Delta. Friends have them and swear by them. Reviews have been very good. There are better ones but the prices are considerably higher. I am looking at 15'-25'chain and 150'-200'nylon rode. WM has a 15%sale, btw, on Delta's.
Steve A

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