B331 - CQR Anchor on Bow Roller

[CABixler]

Over the winter I bought a CQR style anchor for my Beneteau 331.

The primary purpose being it would self-stow on the bow anchor roller.

Previously I used a Danforth Hi-Tensile which I muscle up and around the bow pulpit from the anchor locker and either I'm getting older or the anchor is getting heavier each season.

I Tried it out yesterday when I went down to remove the shrinkwrap. I was surprised at how close to the hull it is as it overlaps which is not good.

I'd appreciate any help/tips on proper stowing and use. I will also have to be concerned about the mooring lines as I am on a mooring all season.

Please ignore the shrinkwrap in the photos I have attached. You can see the over-lap with the hull.

Thanks....

 

[DougM]

i don't know if there is a way to do it, but it looks like an extended bow roller bracket might be needed. yours looks a lot shorter than the one on my 323. I have a Lewmar plow type on my boat and it sits clear of the bow.

 

[agaliha]

Stainless protector plate

My B361 came from Beneteau with a 'Delta' plow style anchor. It also "overlaps" the bow when stored, so Beneteau mounted a heavy S.S. plate that wraps around the bow on the same side as the bow roller. looks nice and protects the fiberglass from an errant anchor tip.
Agaliha

 

[CABixler]

Thanks for the response. I think i need to either extend the roller but that maybe be tough and still look nice. Which of course no one would ever notice and I also like the stainless protector. I'll call Beneteau and see what they say......

 

[Cwoody]

When shopping for my B331 last year this was a pretty common problem. Here is a pick of the extension available from Beneteau the original owner had installed.

 

[James Simmonds]

There are various extenders out there for this exact reason, I just have not located the one yet that "fits" the B331. Lewmar and Maxwell offer them. I have consider the stainless on the bow but I would rather the extender. I will be doing the measurements in a the next few weeks. I agree the anchor seems to be getting heavier every year and i am installing a windlass this year, cheaper than physio for a slipped disc.

Let me know what you come up with.

 

[CABixler]

Interesting photo of a possible extension. I called Beneteau and ordered the protection plate. About $70 but looks real beefy. Made for 35 footer but i'll see if fits. Not surif i can bend it if its a litle off it is thick.

I like the thought of added protection on the bow.

Tthanks to all.....

 

[CABixler]

Bought the stainless bow plate from Beneteau. Looks good but did not put on yet. Just attaches on one side. I probably won't leave the abchor stowed there due to the mooring line but will be nice not to ding my fiberglass.

I hate when work interferes with sailing!

 

[gord331victoria]

Beneteau will also sell you a completly new stemhead fitting at 50% discount. I have a Bruce with about 2 inch extention bars, and a pice of plastic guard on the hull. it works fine.

gord