Stern Anchor Stowage

[mcc272]

In rebuilding C-Star, I wanted to add stern anchor stowage in the cockpit for a Fortress FX-7 plus 150 feet of 1/2" rode and 6 feet of chain without drilling any holes in case I wanted to reposition the anchor. Pictures are in the album.

Materials used include 1" starboard for the two holders, and assorted pieces of starboard for the clamping pieces. The bottom piece grips the top edge of the bottom of the coaming box. The top is held in place with a bolt and lock nut and tightly clamps the bottom edge of the top of the coaming box. Shock cord holds the anchor tightly in place. Some Velcro straps hold the line in place. To deploy, simply remove the Velcro and lift the coil and drop it on the cockpit floor. Feed out as needed.

Jim

 

[SGIDave]

hello Jim,

I like it. That is an elegant solution which leaves no trace (or holes).

/david

 

[teflonmom]

Jim,

A really neat idea. I always wanted another anchor, but could not figure the storage.

Fred , Pat, and Mr.Grey(the cat)

 

[billzbub]

Jim,

Sound like a great solution. Can you post a few photos for those of us who might want to do the same thing?

Thanks!

- Bill

 

[mcc272]

Bill --

Check the C-Star album for a set of photos. If you have questions, let me know.

Jim

 

[billzbub]

Thanks, Jim!

The photos make it clear. Very elegant solution.

- Bill

 

[Fishhawk]

Clever, I have taken note of the attachment method. It could be useful for any number of things!

Dan

 

[thataway]

Nice job and illustration.

 

[hardee]

Jim, Very nice, and I already have the anchor, just have been stumbling over what to do with it. Thanks for a great solution.

Harvey
SleepyC

 

[Anonymous]

Nice concept.
Question - when the boat rocks side to side does the anchor "stem" and the chain bang against the inside of the hull? Should a protective panel of ?? attached with several small pieces of double-sticky be a part of the package?

Paul Priest
Sequim

 

[mcc272]

Paul --

That is an excellent question and one that I have pondered. As I designed it, I thought that I might have to put something in place to hold the shank tight to the hull as you suggest. When I assembled everything, put the anchor in place, and installed the shock cord, it holds the shank pretty tightly against the hull because the shock cord loops around the crown. Since I have not finished up the rebuild of the boat, I have not launched it yet so I don't have a final answer and I might still get some movement. I think the movement that might cause banging will be less likely at anchor and more likely when running on a sloppy day. If it is a problem, I intend to slide a 5 inch piece of swim noodle between the shank and the hull allowing it to stay in place simply with friction and the pressure applied to the shank by the shock cord. Another possibility would be a sponge but I think that a piece of swim noodle would be better as it is closed cell foam.

Jim

 

[Sea Wolf]

Thought I'd just try this to see if it would work to illustrate Jim's excellent project!



I did this because the thread was meaningless without the photos, and one had to have a view of them before it would make any sense.

Just an experiment! Would be nice to have this display up at the top of the thread!

Joe. :teeth :thup

 

[hardee]

Nice work Joe, Thanks for bringing it all together.

Harvey
SleepyC

 

[Dreamer]

Jim,

Very nice work. Well thought out and executed. Looks like it would work well on several CD models. Unfortunately, the built in step on the CD-23 Venture would get in the way, sorry Dan!

 

[ffheap]

Hi Folks,

I have a small Danforth which I use as a lunch hook and a second anchor stored in my cockpit. I coil the chain and line and drop it between the stock and flukes and lean it against the port side and aft seat, making sure the flukes will not hurt anybody falling in the cockpit. I secure the bitter end on a cleat.

I once had my old engine stop and was being blown into a dock. I threw the anchor, chain, line and all, and the boat stopped just shy of the dock.

Fred