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swarchitect
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Initially Posted - 05/21/2003 : 07:23:31

I am considering replacing the Danforth anchor, stowed in the locker, with a Bruce anchor, mounted in a roller assembly on the bow. West Marine sells the anchor, and a roller to match. I am sure someone has done this. Any advice before I purchase these items would be appreciated.

Scott
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/21/2003 : 09:38:20

I've never done this and I'm not sure it would meet your needs, but Catalina Direct markets an upgraded stem fitting with an integrated anchor roller. You might be able to kill two birds with one stone.

Just something to think about!

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Bill Holcomb
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Response Posted - 05/21/2003 : 12:01:20

Hi Scott,

I have not made the switch to a Bruce anchor, but did add a bow roller to Snickerdoodle years ago. Here's a link to a photo in the Tech Tips section of the website.

http://www.catalina25-250.org/tech/tech25/tt023.html

Before you spend the cash for the anchor and special Bruce anchor roller, see if you can make a cardboard template of the roller (with holes for the bolts) and try to fit it to your foredeck. My guess is that you will end up having the roller on a bit of an angle so as to clear the stem fitting and the bow pulpit.

If it won't fit, the Association sells two different Tech Tips manuals (or used to anyway). In Tech Tips #1 is a description and photo of an anchor roller extend plate made of 1/4" stainless steel. The plate is bolted to the foredeck and extends forward of the stem fitting. Then, the roller is bolted to the extender plate. Pretty neat idea.

Bill Holcomb - C25 Snickerdoodle #4839

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deastburn
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Response Posted - 05/21/2003 : 17:59:54

I fitted a West Marine bow roller and a 14lb Delta anchor to the bow of "Wood Duck" (#2616) three seasons ago and I have been very satisfied with the setup. I looked at a Bruce and chose the Delta. The bow roller is indeed set at an angle to clear the stem fitting (as Bill H suggests it would have to be). I fitted a U bolt in the anchor locker to tie off the end of the anchor rode, and I also fitted bow chocks and real cleats on the foredeck which line up with the rollers. The cleats come in really handy when I have to pick up a mooring with a 3/4 inch pennant, which won't fit on the standard Cat cleat.

I've seen many C27's with a "bowsprit" arrangement which moves the stem fitting forward of the bow and allows the anchor roller to pay out rode right over the bow.

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Gary B.
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Response Posted - 05/21/2003 : 19:59:36

I have a Bruce knockoff on a bow roller on Encore! for cruising in the San Juans. It works in eel grass, where the Danforth is nearly useless. I installed this years ago, before I knew of the stem fitting/bow roller combo.

I like this arrangement, but the roller does sit at a bit of an angle. No biggie, as the rode is cleated off on the cleat to one side or another anyway. I cut a small rectangular notch in the anchor locker lid so that the chain stays attached. One link sits sideways in the notch so that it is secured if my bungee failed and the anchor wanted to go to the bottom. I like this arrangement, but I keep the drain hole unplugged as I probably get a bit of water in there.

When racing on the Columbia River, I remove the Bruce and go with the Danforth in the locker to save weight on the bow.

Gary B.
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Dave B
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Response Posted - 05/21/2003 : 20:07:41

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Dave: I have a 14# Delta and want to do the same thing... Which size roller did you use? Any chance you could post or e-mail a pic? Is there a reason for not using the roller as a chock?

Dave Bristle, 1985 C-25 #5032 "Passage" SR/FK/Dinette/Honda in SW CT

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