As to the anchor roller, mine is pretty basic. A stainless weldment bolted to the cast aluminum cap. https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-UGg78HDTDU8/VF0Ni1ly3ZI/AAAAAAAAClI/eyOHjLZTy7s/w1200-h822-no/anchor%2Band%2Broller.jpg
Jim Watts Paradigm Shift C&C 35 Mk III Victoria, BC On 7 November 2014 10:17, Jim Watts <paradigmat...@gmail.com> wrote: > I mounted a shelf in the anchor locker because I thought the back of the > locker was too flimsy on my boat to take the strain and there was a gap > between it and the plywood bulkhead. > I glassed some knees to the hull right where the balsa tapers and bolted > the shelf to the knees. The shape of the hull helps combat the strain. I > put in a Lewmar V700, which handles the 35# Delta and 100 feet of 1/4" HT > chain (plus 300' of 1/2" nylon 3-strand) quite nicely. The picture shows > the original configuration. I since installed a Lewmar wired remote and a > Starboard "beater board" between the locker and the forestay to take the > whacking of the chain. > http://members.shaw.ca/ptarmiganshift/images/IMG_0957.jpg > I have the whole thing documented in pictures if anyone is interested. > > Jim Watts > Paradigm Shift > C&C 35 Mk III > Victoria, BC > > On 7 November 2014 08:11, Tim Goodyear via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > wrote: > >> 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 >>> >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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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