Thanks Destroyer, the pulpit is what I will refer to as Version 1.1. I want to do one out of pure fiberglass and a few additional contours to pretty it up. I must say it worked like a charm. The Delta is a good anchor that set very fast. I also like the ability to break it out backwards if I get it wedged somewhere. That is when the pulpit will get a real test.
The shim under the pulpit I illuded to earlier was a real time consuming PITA. 3/4" starboard 13"W x 18"L. Over the 18" it tapers from 3/4" to 1/16". Tried to contour it to the convex deck, tried without it and it just didn't look right. Easily spent 2 hours grinding on the hunk of Starboard to make it what it is. Ran completely out of time just before vacation so I got it close and thru bolted it with SS hardware. Backing plate that you can't see was 3/16"Thick 12" x 18". If the pulpit goes south I will have bigger problems than that.
I sill need to be schooled on how to make a neat road to chain splice that will fit through the deck pipe so I can put a couple extra feet of chain on without wrapping it all around the bit. So it ain't finished yet, but it is useable. I am sure some can relate..
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