anchor roller

Mike4116

Mike4116

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Jun 7, 2004
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Oday 28 East Tawas
Has anyone installed an anchor roller on an O'day 28? My boat is a 1980 model with bow nav. lights mounted on the deck. It is possible to move the lights to the pulpit rail and this is not a problem. I suppose I am asking what size roller to look for and what style works best for a danforth style anchor. The deck should be able to handle the load and the center cleat would work out well. I want the roller because launching the anchor between the deck and the top of the pulpit is a pain. Currently I have a couple of anchor brackets to hang the anchor off of when I know I am going to set the hook but mostly I store it in the anchor locker. Long story short: If anyone has retrofitted their O'day 28 or even a 30 with an after market roller I would like to hear from you.
 
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tcwaltz

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May 16, 2011
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Oday 28 Niceville, FL
I have an 82. Nav lights are on the bow pulpit. The PO to modify the roller track to clear a cleat. I'll try to post a photo of mine
 
Mike4116

Mike4116

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Jun 7, 2004
350
Oday 28 East Tawas
Thanks any help will be appreciated. The 1980 O'day 28 has a single center cleat in front of the anchor locker. Are the later model 28's cleats mounted on the stbd. and port toe rails?
 
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tcwaltz

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May 16, 2011
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Oday 28 Niceville, FL
The brand is windline. You can see how it was cut to make it fit. Works fine. The po hit the thing on something ( bow pulpit also). We made modified bail for it which helps with righting that Bruce when it comes up
 

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Panta Rei

Panta Rei

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Nov 3, 2010
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Oday 39 Lake mills WI
tcwaltz said:
The brand is windline. You can see how it was cut to make it fit. Works fine. The po hit the thing on something ( bow pulpit also). We made modified bail for it which helps with righting that Bruce when it comes up
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Do you have issues with the shank hitting the roller furler when (righting the Bruce) I've got a plow and it's an issue. Don't want to raise the foot of the sail.
 
Mike4116

Mike4116

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Jun 7, 2004
350
Oday 28 East Tawas
tcwaltz: Thanks for the pics they are going to make this job possible. I will start shopping for the right size for my boat.
 
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tcwaltz

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May 16, 2011
140
Oday 28 Niceville, FL
Panta Rei said:
Do you have issues with the shank hitting the roller furler when (righting the Bruce) I've got a plow and it's an issue. Don't want to raise the foot of the sail.
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No I don't. Can take some pictures at deck level so you can see the clearances
 
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