Anchor bow pulpit ideas

[bradford]

Maybe look for a smoother stainless chain. It's what I use when I use a chain. One day I'll figure out the pic thing and show y'all my pulpit.

[bgreene]

Geez man no.......don't go showing your pulpit in public !! :)

Stainless chain.....that's probably as good an idea as any, I'll see about that.

For fun yesterday I soaked the chain in On-Off stirred it up with a broom handle and rinsed till most all the rust was gone and thinking I'd paint it with the rubber stuff....but stainless may be the more realistic solution... provided it doesn't cost what I think it might.

[Destroyer]

On-off is not a rust remover. It will take off almost any petrochemical, but for rust removal you want to get stuff that's made for that purpose. Home Depot and Loews both carry stuff that you soak the item in overnight for most applications and when you hose it off your metal is completely rust free. (Second application required for some really heavy rust)..
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Workshop-...0487/203247483
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/184...-gallon-liquid

BUT

Why go thru all the problem. Just buy a length of anchor chain with the plastic coating already on it from the manufacturer. I have a 6 foot length on my 12T Danforth, it's held up nicely for almost 10 years. White, no scratches, etc etc. I believe you can buy it in 3, 6, 9 and 12 foot lengths, and in varying chain thickness. I haven't priced it in a while, but I know it's out there. Not that expensive either... at least not when compared to stainless steel.

Here's some links:
https://jet.com/product/detail/b8e6c...FVCQHwodvTcJZQ
http://www.westmarine.com/buy/greenf...05_154_001_503
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/produ...-16x3?a=493677

[macojoe]

I use to have the plastic coated also,works great!!




CB and i made it of starboard

[bgreene]

Your pictures shows why I can't do similar.....the snap fitted slider cover leaves maybe 3" -5" of clear bow area to the front edge. So, in short, can't run a board back far enough to lock in enough leverage support.

SEE MY NEXT POSTING FOR PICTURE

That's a real nice pulpit you built there.......
what did you do about the bow light ?
does water get through the rode fitting ?

[bgreene]

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...0&d=1447202407

[SkunkBoat]

The pivoting roller only takes ~5" and three bolts and you don't need a pulpit. You could store the anchor in place with a clip or removable link and only hook up the chain when you use it. Store the chain & rode in the cuddy.

A centerline cleat would be nice but if you don't have room you can use the cleats you have for you bow lines.

Also,If you pay for a dock buy the foot, sometimes they charge you for the extra foot or two of pulpit but they won't charge for just the roller...

If you are not going to store the anchor in place, all you need is a roller like the one on macojoe's pulpit. Mount it where your Nav light is and then mount separate red & green lights.

[bgreene]

Hey Skunk........did you see the pic I provided ?

Roller idea I agree......may be the easiest solution. Not sure if the chain would roll across it though. It's 1/2 " rode and much thicker chain.

I strictly trailer so dock fee not an issue. Since I don't anchor much maybe just a stainless chain will be sufficient. Less but not completely eliminate risk of scratching the gel coat when bringing it in.

Thanks

[macojoe]

We put side lights instead of the one bow, never saw water getting in, but i don't know if you can see but the rope pipe has a bover on it that i had put a small bungee under to hold it on

[randlemanboater]

I use a 6'4" nineteen year old, handles the anchor duties great.