Pulpit question

[msbhammer]

Having a brain fart hear and figure I ask this question.
When releasing your anchor from the pulpit. Does the anchor chain and rope go wild ?, meaning it doesnt stay within the anchor roller tracking. Thinking if a track should be installed. Even if its just two pieces of starboard and teh anchor chain and rope stays between the track went the line is going out.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/mjpulpit.jpg

[msbhammer]

Or would it be better to have that anchor chain thing a bob with the cap on it, closer towards the center of the pulpit, so the line goes straight out. But looking at other pictures, everyone has the anchor chain cappy thing off setted to one side. Why ?? ??? ??? ??? :-/

[randlemanboater]

I never let the anchor just fly loose when I put it out, I alway lower it by hand, otherwise that rope will grab something and bust it.

As for the offset, I dunno.

[macojoe]

I always let it drop, but guide the rope with my hands.

[msbhammer]

Once I get my Tilt trim, I'll be grabbing one of these. This is a pic. that guy sent me. Must be Warners.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/starb003.jpg

[macojoe]

did waren and air get one??

[msbhammer]

Waren spoke to the guy, guess he's buying one. I'll be getting one next month for sure.

[phatdaddy]

Hammer , *i just unwrap the chain off the cleat and let her rip. *the bracket on my pulpit is homemade and the roller is a 4" trailer roller. *it pretty much stays in the *track of the actual roller bracket. i offset the deckpipe because when you are taking in the line, you can pile it on the deck between the bow and the sliding hatch and still go below and pull the line into the locker later. * i installed the wooden part as far back as the sliding hatch would allow for strength.
when you do install yours, i would also suggest the oversized cleat, you can keep a bowline on it all the time and with the chain wrapped , the anchor ain't goin nowhere. you don't need any other device to hold it fast.. i used to dive with a guy that had a short speargun band in the top shackle of the anchor, when he pulled the anchor up he would just pop the band over the cleat. that also worked grreat.


http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e203/ffatdaddy/POL_0262.jpg

[msbhammer]

Thanks Phats, I'll be doing the same as you did. ;)

[Airslot]

Hammer, let me know when your going to order. I'll still buy the pizza. ;D

[msbhammer]

Cool, no problem. Like I said, I'll be picking up my tilt trim motor on the 20th, then my next overtime check, I'll grab the starboard. ;)

[Warner_Foster]

Rerceived my 1 1/2 X 11 3/4 X 24 inches of Starboard Friday, all 16 pounds of it. Once I decide the pulpit design will start cutting and drilling. Will make pictures as I progress. What is the suggested/recommended overhang?

[msbhammer]

I'm guessing 8 to 10" inches I guess. ???

[macojoe]

I will measure tomorrow and let you know!

[phatdaddy]

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e203/ffatdaddy/POL_0303.jpg

The overhang is 12", total length of the pulpit is 28". this is for the teak only, the roller sticks out over that. i also have a 3/8 piece of plywood in the cabin as a backing plate for the pulpit.

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e203/ffatdaddy/POL_0263.jpg

I am sure you will get different measurements, but i have not had any problems with this setup.

[msbhammer]

Phats, thats plywood you have as a backing plate ??, looked like steel. Either way, I still love your set up. ;)

[macojoe]

My over hang is 11" and total leanth of 24" like phatdaddy this is pulpit only, not the roller.

I used 1/4 dimond plate for a backing.

[phatdaddy]

i covered the ply with some 1808 & epoxy i had left over from another job. mj's idea is better, but i used what i had.

[macojoe]

I did the same used what I had!! My old job had there load dock covered with 1/4 dimond plate alum, when they closed down they said take it all up and to the dump!! :o
Well owning a boat and stuff I saw it as gold!! Split with ther guy that helped me take it up, I have made a cooler rack for the truck, fixed things for boat and other stuff and still have pleanty left! ;) ;D

[Warner_Foster]

Plan to use Ipe for backer. For someone who doesn't know what Ipe (pronounced e-pay) is. It is an extreamely dense South American hardwood almost as heavy and dense as iron wood. Costs about $1.00 for a 1/2" x 6'' x 1foot. The Ipe I have are scraps left over from a $15,000.00 deck. No! is not from my deck.

[macojoe]

My doctor is is having a deck made with the stuff at his house in Vermount!

[msbhammer]

Wifey just read this post and wish I was over hanging by at least 11 inches. :'( :-/ :P

[phatdaddy]

vic (fellow v20 member) built my dash out of ipe, and it looks great. he builds custom decks and had some scrap. i finished it with cetol and it looks like teak..

[msbhammer]

Hey AIRSLOT, just recieved a phone from a buddy, works in construction, he might have some 1/4 alum. for us as a backing plate for the pulpit. Also put a call in to a friend at the boat yard, so if you cant find anything, I might be able to get us both a plate, free of cost.
I love Freebees ;D

[Airslot]

Well, that would be good news, because it turns out we cleaned house last week, everything went to the scrap yard. On the bright side, the employee moral fund got a nice boost. ;D

[Airslot]

I was just thinking, IF i was waiting on a theoretical Top Secret package, which I'm not, I might get getting as antsy as a kid at Christmas ;D

[msbhammer]

Well, I got one piece for sure. Going out shortly to grab it. The other I should have tonight I hope, but wont know until later since the guy is working midnights. *;)

[msbhammer]

Hey AIR, I came across a plasma cutter today and cut this piece if you need it. It's 12x13. Should be plenty for the underside of the cuddy for a backing plate. Unless you already found one.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02531.jpg

[Airslot]

It's not every day that you just come across a plasma cutter. If its available, it mine. Thanks for looking out for me? Now, about that package, I mean, if there was such a package ;D

[msbhammer]

Its yours. ;)
Have no idea about "other package", but did I show you my new pulpit with the "TWIN" anchor roller set up.

:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o


LOL !!!!! Tue. will be the 10 day mark. Our Top Secret packages Should be sitting on the porch Tue. ;D

[macojoe]

I came across a plasma cutter today

Man I have a ton of work for one of them puppys!! I wish I could just come across one!!

[msbhammer]

Ok guys, gonna try and pull of the tilit trim and rams by myself. Wish me luck. Talk later.

[Airslot]

If ya get in a jam, call me at work 757-824-5478, or call my cell, think you have that number.

[macojoe]

yea what he said, Don't call me! ;)

[msbhammer]

Just picked up another scrap piece of 1/4 alum. Wondering if this would be a better looking pulpit, just in Alum ??
Nah. I'll stick with the Starboard. Guess I'll be playing with the Plasma cutter again. ;D

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02536.jpg

[macojoe]

How thick is that?? If it was 1/2 it would do a pulpit.

Polish it and make look like chrome! ;)

[msbhammer]

Only a 1/4". Please dont rain on Thursday. I'm on a roll now. ;D

[msbhammer]

Was looking at the inside of teh cuddy and wondering how in the hell am I suposed to get my A$$ and arms in that tight spot to fasten down the pulpit >:(
Well, if MJ could do it with his popeye arms, i guess I can figure a way as well. :-/

[imported_admin]

I only have one bolt in there, then the other 2 are on the other side ;D

[msbhammer]

Here you go AIRSLOT, its here. ;D

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[msbhammer]

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[msbhammer]

I feel like STINKY paying a fortune on bolts. 10 bucks for 5 bolts. >:(

[Airslot]

Dam Hammer, thats one fine package, and the roller looks nice too brother. ;D

I just got back from Salisbury, with new LED Nav lights as posted, plus a chain tensioner, and a few other goodies.

I've got to come to OC Monday around 5 for a meeting, so I may slip on up then. I'll bring quarters ;D

[msbhammer]

Damm, you remember the quarters. ;D
Not sure of my schedule for Monday, if not busy we can meet, or you can help paint the lower unit. ;D

[macojoe]

Looks good!!

Hey what year is your boat? On the 70's there is a 3/4 lip around the bow, thats why when you look at mine I have spacers.
But on newer stuff they did away with that lip so no spacers needed.
Just a heads up ;)

[macojoe]

Just looked at the light pic's you have no lip, carry on!! ;)

[msbhammer]

Once the drunks are out of town, I will be at the city yard working on her. I mean the pulpit and not the wifey. ;D

[Airslot]

Hammer, just thought of something.....Thank you for stepping up to the plate and ordering everything. Your a heck of a guy. ;)

[msbhammer]

AIR, its the least I could do since you hooked me up with a trailer when I was in a jam. ;)

[Airslot]

Alright, thats enough, before the gay police show up ;D

[msbhammer]

:-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* 8)

[msbhammer]

Ok guys, the night slowed down, 1 accident and two fights with shots being fired. The afro-americans are shooting at themselves tonight.
Figured I post a few pics of the pulpit. No painting or wiring involved, so I guess I cant screw it up. ;D

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02555.jpg

Doing some custom work here. Ordered something special, hopefully it will be done soon and I can mount it.
Not sure how it will look, if not, oh well.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02556.jpg

Even played with some air tools. *;D
http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02557.jpg

Air is dying to get his stuff and getting to work on his. ;D

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02558.jpg

[Airslot]

Heck, I just figured mine would come pre-assembled. ;D

Actually, mine will need some custom work as well, because I have a pre-existing deck pipe that is only 5.5" off centerline. Pending how much overhang, I may have to shorten mine by 5 or 6". Either that or move the deck pipe, which I'd rather not do.

She's lookin sharp there Hammer, and the drool is starting to flow here, gotta go...

[msbhammer]

Glad you like. ;D

[Airslot]

Here's a question, seeing as how nothing sticks to starboard, do we put a sealant / bedding compound between the deck / pulpit?

[msbhammer]

I say yes, silicone or something. I know they say nothing sticks, but squashing some sealant under the starboard around teh holes wont hurt.

[Airslot]

I was thinking 5200 for this app, as it will somewhat adhere to starboard, and will certainly adhere to the deck.

[msbhammer]

I agree, 5200 is the way to go, It wont hurt, thats for sure. Not sure when i can install mine. Need a chain tension, looed at them on E-Bay. A bit pricey. Might have to wait for the next overtime check to come in.

[reelapeelin]

I was thinking 5200 for this app, as it will somewhat adhere to starboard, and will certainly adhere to the deck.



Slot ya might wanna try the same trick I did on my cap reattachment...sealant in the gap B4 ya tighten down...let cure and THEN torque 'er on down...shim it up w/ round toothpix...ya don't need much ;) ... then you'll have a ''compression'' seal to the S'board ...

Those are nice lookin' pulpits ya'll puttin' together, Guys...makes me wish I needed one ::) ...

[parishht]

Put some silcone sealant/caulk around the bolt holes,
let it set, and then it will act like a gasket when you squeeze it down.
If you don't let it set, and you install the pulpit, the silicone will
set in the squeezed state and will not stick and work it's way out.

Just an idea.

[macojoe]

I used fast cure 5200, but use something, you no want the water to get in and rot the deck wood.

[Airslot]

Hammer, what size and how many bolts will I need to bolt roller to pulpit?

[msbhammer]

You will need five bolts at 5/16. I used lock nuts that just fit the 3" bolts. You may want to go 3 1/2 on
the lenght.

[Airslot]

Uhh, Hammer, the pulpit is 1.5" thick, why 3" bolts? The roller bolts don't go through the deck, or do they? I can't tell where everything falls, cause I don't have mine yet, sniff, sniff :(

[msbhammer]

To much overtime. Just home now from working the night shift. I need to stay out of the evidence room.
I used 2" inch bolts that just fit. Go with 2 1/2 if you want some of the bolt to slightly stick through the lock nut.

[macojoe]

I put one bolt from the roller all the way thur, and two just thur the starboard.

[Airslot]

The mounting plate for our rollers is much shorter though...

[bcmarinamanager]

I made my pulpit out of 1 1/4" teak, about 36" long and 12" wide. It will hold all 215 pounds of me hanging off the tip of it sitting on dry land. Very tough. Pics follow here:
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q317/pcrews/DSC00304.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q317/pcrews/DSC00303.jpg
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I have to remove it soon to refinish it. That's the only downside to using the teak, I'll get more up after the job is done.

[Stinky_Hooker]

Nice work HAMMER...them bolts will getcha! :o


Thats a nice one too BCMM. 8)

[msbhammer]

Stink, Just put out another 20 some bucks today in bolts.
>:( >:( >:(
Will be working on the pulpit hopefullyTuesday.

[Airslot]

Man, when I saw this post updated I figured Hammer was gonna be asking if I was done yet ;D

If I can get away for a few minutes, I'll go spend a fortune on bolts tomorrow. ;)

[msbhammer]

Call in sick and getter done. ;D

[Airslot]

Off to gather some bolts ;D

[macojoe]

gee I just steel them!! ;D

looks good bcm! they got short rollers thats the problem!!

[Airslot]

MJ, it not the size of your roller, its not even how you use it, just get out and use the danged thing.

bunch a trailer queens around this site ;D

[macojoe]

Its a good thing I catch more fish in one trip then you guys do all year down south!! ;)

[msbhammer]

LOL....Trailer Queeens, Good one AIR. ;D ;D ;D ;D

[msbhammer]

Played at the city shop for awhile with the plasma cutter again. *;D

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02566.jpg

Little bit of grinding to make her purdy. ;D

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02567.jpg

I hate these damm fish rod holders. I would love to yank them out and put a sheet of starboard all the way across. Then add hatch covers to gain access. Before screwing them back in, I ran to more power lines for the future. In case if I ever install a stero and something else on that side of the boat.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02569.jpg


The big hold up !!! Something so stupid, but couldnt go any farther. I need somebody up top while I break the bolts free from the underside. Nobody around to help, so It didnt get done. *>:( >:( >:(

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC02568.jpg

[macojoe]

Just tighten them till they break, thats what I do! ;)

I have to say I am JELIOUS about that plasma cutter!!

[msbhammer]

MJ, I noticed you have the round deck pipe, the same as AIRSLOT, but the thimble at the end of his anchor rope wont fit through as he posted. Did you have the same problem or does your fit ??
If you have the same problem as AID did, I might go with teh rectangle one like Phats has.

[msbhammer]

Ok MJ, stop playing with your Morphine drip and give me an Answer. ;D

[Airslot]

Hammer, the oval one is bigger and I was pinched for space so I went back with the round one. Google "chain splice" and learn to tie the thing. Thats what I did and now I don't have the shackle and thimble on the anchor rode. Works great. Here's a pic for ya':

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e41/Airslot/Pulpitinstall003-4.jpg

See, noo thimble, no shackle, and goes throught the deck pipe nicely. ;)

[macojoe]

Use a smaller shackle! Worked great for me!

I want to change the pipe on my boat, CB gave it to mne and I was very happy to get it!

But the cover just sits there with a small chain, its always poping off in ruff water and then rolling around by the tiny little chain, I know that cover is going in at some point!!

I wzant a new one round or oval that has the hinge on it so I no longer have to worry!

[reelapeelin]

so I no longer have to worry!





What??...YOU worry??... ;D ;D ;D ...

[macojoe]

Not really! ;)

[msbhammer]

Airslot, I cant tie knots. Thats why I have velcro laces on my shoes. ;D ;D ;D ;D

[Airslot]

All it is, is a basic braid...Get Lefty to do it for ya. She tie your shoes too?

[msbhammer]

Still waiting for her to dress me, so I can go out and play. ;D

[Pipe_Dream]

Those are nice lookin' pulpits ya'll puttin' together, Guys...makes me wish I needed one ::) ...
Me, too Reel . . .
been working on this anchor set and retrieval system I thought up. *
Thinking I may need to get it patented.
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[Airslot]

Mmmm, nope, nuttin else I can say ;D

[C YENSEN]

can I get one of those at Boater's World ::)

[msbhammer]

Got to get me one of those too.

[phatdaddy]

hammer, if you gonna be divin, i think you'll feel better with a shackle & a thimble. probaly overkill, but its a bummer to come back to the anchor and find a wad of chain.

[macojoe]

Hammer what you call that post cleat you have?? have been looking for one buit find nothing?

am thinking I need the real name?

[msbhammer]

Thats right Phats, gonna go with a thimble and shackle along with plenty of chain to tie off to on the wrecks.

MJ...post cleat ??? where's it at on my boaty. ???

[Airslot]

MJ's thinking of a Sampson post, also know as a Bollard cleat. Hammer had posted a picture of one a while back.

[reelapeelin]

Pipe...I'm just now catchin' up w/this thread again...re your idea for "anchor retrieval system" ... while yours is DEFINATELY the nicest one I've seen to date and could be used for SO many other purposes (the VERSATILITY is staggering!! :o ) ... my fear is the overall concept would be considered as "public knowledge" by the Patent Office ...but I'll forward your idea to my Patent Atty and get a professional opinion 8) ...

[msbhammer]

MJ was talking about this. ?? I like it, has the anchor rode hole built into it.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/cleat.jpg

[Pipe_Dream]

the VERSATILITY is staggering!!
I loved that -- made me laugh out loud! ;D
Okay, thread hijack over.

[reelapeelin]

I loved that -- made me laugh out loud! ;D




;D

[macojoe]

yep thats the post!! Just did not know the real name, I am going to start looking for one for my boat, I have pleanty room for it ;)

Thanks guys!!

[msbhammer]

This baby sold cheap on E-bay for only 32 bucks. Would have grabbed it, but I didnt have enough room to mount her. ;D

[macojoe]

I would not have blinked at that price!!

[Airslot]

http://static.flickr.com/43/123777582_9bc7c0b360.jpg

Would have grabbed it, but I didnt have enough room to mount her. *;D

Hammer, man, you got to find a way. Willy, help me staighten our friend out. ;)

[macojoe]

Been looking, only can find round ones, But I like the square one like hammers??

One on ebay but is in the UK, going to see how much it goes to? Right now $1.25, plus shiping, But I am watching!

And I found one on Boaters World site for $58

http://www.boatersworld.com/product/327992277.htm

[Hammerhead]

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:o :o

Back to reality....a anchor pulpit is my next project.