What is this thing?

[Meriachee]

Just what you need on the bow for when you go forward to change the sail and don't want to leave your beer in the cockpit with a bunch of thirsty pirates.

@Kermit , I thought we had these guys all trained. >nothing< happens before the beer is done.

 

[capta]

I believe it could be a MOB system holder for either a light or pole that is tailor-made to fit that bracket. Is there any chance there was once a part on the backstay that could have held the end of a MOB pole? We have a big yellow light that can hang upside down on a stanchion in a bracket and it lights when turned over and chucked in the drink.

 

[Parsons]

Is there any chance there was once a part on the backstay that could have held the end of a MOB pole?

Looks to me like this is at the pointy-end at the front, rather than the stern rails. Consider trailer hitch at bottom of first picture.
Kinda does look like one of those big (dim) old-fashioned man overboard light holders, but not quite, though.

 

[capta]

Looks to me like this is at the pointy-end at the front, rather than the stern rails. Consider trailer hitch at bottom of first picture.
Kinda does look like one of those big (dim) old-fashioned man overboard light holders, but not quite, though.

Duh! I even took the running light fixture for what it was before anyone even mentioned it. Oh well, some days I'm not as bright as others.
I certainly wouldn't be putting a MOB light on the bow pulpit, so now I'm back to square one.

 

[LakeShark]

Just had a thought. 2 owners ago the boat lived for a time on a mooring. I wonder if this was to hold the pickup wand when she was tied to the mooring? Any thoughts?

 

[dlochner]

Just had a thought. 2 owners ago the boat lived for a time on a mooring. I wonder if this was to hold the pickup wand when she was tied to the mooring? Any thoughts?

Could be, that would keep it off the deck.

 

[markwbird]

This my favorite “what is this?” thread so far. It looks like a bracket intended to hold a tube shaped item in a vertical position. It looks too fragile to hold anything anchor related. Maybe fishing related?

 

[BlowMeAway]

With a single hose clamp mount and lightweight stock rod, I also agree that this is used as a coiled line support. Perhaps for some light weight anchor rode or dock lines? Does your C22 have an anchor locker? I also believe it needs to be mounted like this:

 

[Will Gilmore]

I also believe it needs to be mounted like this:

Or possibly like this?

In which case, it's a rod holder.

-Will (Dragonfly)

 

[jssailem]

I think it was a last minute addition to the boat right before it was sold. The PO had a mean streak and placed it on the bow to drive the new owner nuts with wonder!

 

[justsomeguy]

Any thoughts?

Can you get a better shot of that manufacturer's logo?