Anchor roller extension

Oct 3, 2014
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Beneteau 381 Warwick
I need some sort of extension on my 381 to keep my Bruce anchor away from my bow. Any suggestions?
 
Jan 4, 2006
7,264
Hunter 310 West Vancouver, B.C.
I need some sort of extension on my 381 to keep my Bruce anchor away from my bow. Any suggestions?
Probably not a good idea as the extension will increase the bending moment on your bow roller.

I had the same problem when I switched from my old Danforth to a claw type anchor. Installed a plate under the bow roller to deflect the anchor when being deployed.
 

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Jan 4, 2006
7,264
Hunter 310 West Vancouver, B.C.
Looks great. Do you have the manufacturer? How did you attach it?
Nothing quite so fancy. The material is 316L - 2-1/2" wide X 1/8" thick. The top is hot bent over as shown hence the L in the 316 to avoid corrosion down the road. Bend to match the angle of your bow. Still shiny after five years. This photo may show it with a little more detail.

The real work was hand sanding down to #1500 grit and then polishing. It is attached under the existing bow roller with 1/8" machine screws.
 

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