Anchor bow roller install

[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.

[steplift20]

You don't need a bow pulpit, I like that looks good too and very useable , what backing plate did you use? Large washers or a plate? Once you start drilling into the deck ( scares me) there is no turning back . And then how do you run the chain and rode? Just let it hang or do you disconnect it and hook it up when you use it?

[ashokrags]

Originally Posted by steplift20

You don't need a bow pulpit, I like that looks good too and very useable , what backing plate did you use? Large washers or a plate? Once you start drilling into the deck ( scares me) there is no turning back . And then how do you run the chain and rode? Just let it hang or do you disconnect it and hook it up when you use it?

Is this directed towards me?

[steplift20]

Yes or any other Steplift owners who have a anchor roller . Sorry I took so long to reply

[scook]

A couple of things:

I used fender washers and it gets pulled on pretty hard - no issues so far.

The offer of my roller that wasn’t suitable for anchoring in the river current is still good if any of you guys want it for the shipping cost. I’m cleaning stuff out and try to send the good things to good homes when I can.

[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.
bow roller.jpg
Based on your comments I think it will work very well!

[ashokrags]

Originally Posted by pjbrownva

@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.



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!

I looked at that one too :) .. Let me know how it works out..

[pjbrownva]

Originally Posted by ashokrags

I looked at that one too :) .. Let me know how it works out..

@ahokrags, I really like the anchor roller. I think it was well worth the money.

I've set up the roller and bow pulpit made out of Ipe wood, replaced the single bow light with a separate port and starboard ones, and removed the cleat for the anchor. I haven't put a new cleat on yet, or actually used the anchor yet, but I think it'll be a big improvement!

More to come once I'm done!