Anchor bow roller install

[scook]

Well, after a hard day Saturday, I forgot to look today so I put it in my calendar for tomorrow. Will have answer by tomorrow night.

[scook]

Anchor bow roller photos:
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[scook]

The pic's should give you a pretty good idea of what it is. Let me know any questions - it's not very heavy and is all stainless, except for black composite roller.

A caution when drilling through the deck and into the carpet on the roof of the cuddy - it's VERY tough carpet material - I've broken several drill bits getting the carpet fiber wound around the bit.

[pjbrownva]

Originally Posted by ashokrags

That would be great. Am definitely interested. Let me know if you find it. Will be glad to pay the shipping
Much obliged.

I'm looking forward to your experience, @ashokrags.
I started adding an anchor roller myself, but it's still a work in progress.
I think that the roller that I bought is a little too small, and I made a bow pulpit out of Maple wood, but I didn't seal it yet, and the wood warped from being outside, so I may have to start again.

I decided to move my bow light. I replaced the single one in the center with separate red and green ones.

I end up going with these:

Attwood LIGHT ARMOR 2NM LED Stainless Steel Bow Navigation lights Pair NV1012SS

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And I'm really pleased with them! (I've already installed them, and wired 'em up).

Originally Posted by scook

The pic's should give you a pretty good idea of what it is. Let me know any questions - it's not very heavy and is all stainless, except for black composite roller.

That's *AWESOME*, @scook.

If anyone else has a decent-sized bow roller that they're willing to sell, I'd be interested.


@ashokrags,

I believe that the loop at the end of the bow roller actually goes on the top of the roller when installed and the rope and chain go through it.

That's the biggest problem with the small bow roller that I bought... it has a straight pin rather than a big loop, so I will need to modify it so that my anchor will fit through it.

The loop keeps your anchor rhode on the roller and in the right area so that it doesn't pop off and move all around. It also helps you secure your anchor when under way.

[scook]

I thought mine looked kind of small and, yes I think the loop should probably go over the top - doesn’t make sense the way it is. I never used it.

The responses are a little confusing - is mine too small to be of interest? Just need to know if it should be stashed back with boat parts.

Thanks

[SkunkBoat]

I used a pivoting anchor roller. Worked great. Kept anchor ready at all times. Could drop & retrieve standing in the cuddy
Highly recommend.
I did eventually install a deck pipe straight into the "anchor locker"

[Pipe_Dream]

Originally Posted by SkunkBoat

I used a pivoting anchor roller. Worked great. Kept anchor ready at all times. Could drop & retrieve standing in the cuddy
Highly recommend.
I did eventually install a deck pipe straight into the "anchor locker"

Nice.

[pjbrownva]

Originally Posted by scook

I thought mine looked kind of small ... is mine too small to be of interest?

@scook -- yours could be OK. I depends upon the size and type of anchor that someone wants to use. I guess the question is more for the O.P. to answer.

Originally Posted by SkunkBoat

I used a pivoting anchor roller. Worked great. Kept anchor ready at all times. Could drop & retrieve standing in the cuddy
Highly recommend.
I did eventually install a deck pipe straight into the "anchor locker"

That's really cool, @skunkBoat.

Since my homemade bow pulpit will have to be built again (it warped), I think that I'll buy a roller similar to yours instead.

I just ordered this off of Amazon.
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Based on your comments I think it will work very well!

[ashokrags]

Originally Posted by SkunkBoat

I used a pivoting anchor roller. Worked great. Kept anchor ready at all times. Could drop & retrieve standing in the cuddy
Highly recommend.
I did eventually install a deck pipe straight into the "anchor locker"

Could you post a image of where you installed the deck pipe. I bought this one

https://sea-dog.com/groups/2528-hinged-chain-deck-pipe
says line size 1" am hoping 5/16" chain will work with it.


Cheers
Ashok

[pjbrownva]

Originally Posted by SkunkBoat

I used a pivoting anchor roller. Worked great. Kept anchor ready at all times. Could drop & retrieve standing in the cuddy
Highly recommend.
I did eventually install a deck pipe straight into the "anchor locker"

@skunkboat , would you mind sharing where you put the the deck pipe?

I boat alone a lot, or with in experienced help, so I like the idea of being able to deploy and retrieve from the cockpit, or at least standing in the cuddy... it's easier... I'm still at (or closer to) the helm, and it's safer, especially if the seas aren't dead-calm.

That's lead me to think that I want a deck pipe on the fore deck on the port side of the opening for the cabin, near the windshield, with a pop-up cleat in front of it... that way I can open the windshield, and then release or retrieve the anchor easily.

I'd put a laundry basket under the deck pipe to gather and hold the anchor rope and chain. I've also purchased a pin and device that I'll call a chain lock (I don't know the correct name) that you can use to secure the chain as well.


Just looking to learn from the experience of others before I start making holes all over the fore deck!

I'm thinking that a deck pipe close to the anchor roller in the bow wouldn't be very good, because someone would have to go up onto the foredeck to deploy or retrieve the anchor.
Even when I'm not alone, at times I'm anchoring where it can be dangerous, like near rocks on the edges of channels by Falmouth or the Buzzards Bay in Mass.... these areas have very strong currents, so
I feel safer keeping everyone safely inside the cockpit. (in fact... No ONE gets to pee over the side of my boat when we're at sea. Pee into a "lil-john' bottle, pee on the splash deck, or even go to the stern and pee on the deck (I've got a raw water washdown hose). I don't want ANYONE leaning far enough over the side for them to clear the gunnel.... the currents are too strong, and an unforeseen wake from a big commercial boat such as a ferry, could rock the boat and put someone in the drink! It's just not worth the risk, and a far too dangerous to try to rescue someone out of those conditions (although, obviously I *would*, and also call for help if I have *any* difficulty. -- sorry for the off-topic rant! Just sharing. Safety is #1 priority. It's easy to wash-away piss, but it sucks if a person gets washed away!)


Thanks!