Bow rollers

[George and Tina]

HiI have a Beneteau First 305 with twin anchor rollers which are both nearly seized. Any help on how to un-seize. I cannot see how the shafts (6mm pins)holding the rubber rollers can be removed, they look as if they are fixed in the aluminum bow plate. Thanks for any help.George

 

[Doug_Meyer]

un sieze

You might try some silicone lubricant, or something like WD40. It might migrate along the shaft and free the rollers.If they are deteriorated, they may have to be replaced somehow. If the pin is welded to the bracket, it might have to be drilled out and replaced with a Stainless bolt. I have never really looked at my bow rollers on a 323, but cannot imagine that they would not be somehow replaceable.