Instead of an Anchor Pulpit

[parishht]

What do you think,
can I do it?

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/parishht/anchorsetup1.jpg

And this will be my windless setup:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g18/parishht/anchorsetup.gif

Or have I just been taking in too much of that second hand funny smoke?

[msbhammer]

I say go for it. I'll help as well. i always wanted to cut into a V with a chain saw like STINKY does. ;D

[rb437]

June 2nd, I'll bring my chainsaw. ;D

[macojoe]

Looks good, and I am sure it will work good,

But the way the V pushes water I bet it will shoot up that hole and in a heavy sea I bet it will pull you from the drag of the water pushing up there.

Nopoe I no think its a good idea! But go for it if you want, I could be wrong?

Take lots of pictures! ;)

[Stinky_Hooker]

With that flair I fear MJ is correct. :-/

[Airslot]

I don't think that it will work. If you want something a little different, you could do it like the Southport 28:

http://www.southport-boatworks.com/photos/28%20Anchor%204828.jpg

Even this would take a little work, but it would be a cleaner install and look sharp I think.

[parishht]

That looks like a nice setup,
but really, I am not that ambitious and I will go with a normal pulpit.

I will make my own when the time comes.

[randlemanboater]

You could put one on both sides, then the water drag would be even. Better get an enclosure if you dont have one, it will be a wet ride, but entertaining to people watching from other boats.

[reelapeelin]

If ya REELY wanna diminish the resale of yer "V", do it ;) ...

[parishht]

I really will NOT do it.

With a little bit of design work, I could make it work,
it would be expensive to rig it up, I figure about $2500.00 - $4000.00.
The parts list would include stainless steel tubing
in the 4 inch OD range,
Stainless steel collors and blocks, screws, glassing supplies, etc. etc. etc.

[macojoe]

you could get another V for that!!

[Mac_Attack]

How ofen do you use your anchor?

[parishht]

How ofen do you use your anchor?

I only anchor 3 -4 times a season.

A setup like the one I propsed would be good for
somebody who is retired (Willy) and can take the boat out every day.

Maybe when I retire in 10years, I will do something like that.

[Hammerhead]

I really will NOT do it.

With a little bit of design work, I could make it work,
it would be expensive to rig it up, I figure about $2500.00 - $4000.00.
The parts list would include stainless steel tubing
in the 4 inch OD range,
Stainless steel collors and blocks, screws, glassing supplies, etc. etc. etc.

Good move. I'd be afraid the anchor would beat it's way thru the hull.