Graham, We've probably been down this road before, but what does your anchor roller installation look like? I have the plain aluminium casting at the bow of my 35-3 still.
Thanks, Tim Mojito C&C 35-3 Branford, CT On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 9:19 PM, Graham Collins via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hi Josh > I'll drop you some pics. I mounted mine below deck at the back of the > anchor locker. Lewmar V2 windlass. I also modified the anchor locker lid > to let the chain run into it. Very happy as it doesn't clutter up the > foredeck with things that I would bash my toes on. > > Graham Collins > Secret Plans > C&C 35-III #11 > > On 2014-11-06 5:56 PM, Josh Muckley wrote: > > While we're on the topic of anchors, how do those of you with windlasses > have then mounted. I've considered one but can't figure out a good > solution for my 37+. Pictures would be awsome. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > On Nov 6, 2014 4:40 PM, "Graham Collins via CnC-List" < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> Hi Mark >> I've got a Rocna 15 hanging on the front of Secret Plans, and now that >> the boats are hauled if you like you could borrow it to do a test fit and >> see how it hangs. I'm very happy with it. I do have a windlass tho' >> >> Graham Collins >> Secret Plans >> C&C 35-III #11 >> >> On 2014-11-06 11:08 AM, Dr. Mark Bodnar via CnC-List wrote: >> >> Looking for feedback on new anchors. >> Currently I have a Kingston brand, 30lb, CQR anchor. Not too impressed >> with its ability to bite even into the nicest sand. >> Having read a ton of info, reviews and comments I'm looking at the 'new' >> style anchors. I was tempted to go with a Mantus - but price is high and no >> local distributer. Ronca's are on sale right now at the Binnacle - so that >> makes the decision easier. >> The question is what size. I've read the typical 'minimum 1 foot of chain >> and 1 pound of anchor for every foot of boat'. But not sure how well it >> applies to new versions. >> Reading Ronca's recommendations >> http://www.rocna.com/product-range/sizing-guide >> My 8000lb 30 ft CS 30 would easily fit the 10kg (22lb) recommendation. >> >> Sure. For the extra $60 I could bump up to the bigger anchor. Not sure >> how well either will fit on my bow. I'm sure the heavier anchor would be >> harder to haul up - but maybe worth it for the peace of mind? >> >> Reading some independent reviews (as posted by Ronca) >> >> http://www.petersmith.net.nz/boat-anchors/independent-performance-testing.php >> One claims the Ronca 15 consistently held with 4500lbs. >> A chart ( The ABYC Horizontal Working Load (lbs) Table) of expected >> anchor strains suggests a 30ft boat would only exert 2800lbs of anchor >> strain in a 60kt severe storm --- not something I expect to confront in my >> costal cruising. >> >> I'm on the fence. On one hand tempted to just bump up to the 15kg and >> deal with the minor extra challenge dragging the anchor up (I'm fit enough >> to manage) - then its never a concern and when I do start venturing further >> along the coast I have a security blanket. >> On the other wondering if I'm getting into foolish overkill as the 15kg >> anchor could manage a boat 2x my weight in a heavy storm. >> >> Thoughts and opinions welcome. >> >> Mark >> >> >> -- Dr. Mark Bodnar -- >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> >> Email address:CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of >> page at:http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of >> page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of > page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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