Trying to get some ideas for hanging the anchor off the bow. The anchor roller that came with the boat is very small and looks like I would have to cut it out to install an anchor roller. Has anyone attempted to do this?
Hunter Vision 32 1989
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Anchor sprint for Vision 32
I have recently purchased a 1991 Visiion 32 which I am very pleqsed with. One shortback is that the anchoring system is not that great. My danforth is kept in a locker at the bow and needs to be physically lifted and lowered over the side of the bow with the chain chafing my deck . Not ideal...
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Hunter 30 Anchor Roller
In the 5 years I've owned my 1979 Hunter30 I've never dropped the anchor and think it's about time to do so. However, after closely assessing the feasability of mounting a decent anchor roller, I find that the area of the bow leaves very little space to do so. The forward cleat and roller fuller...
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Since there was no way one could get their arm and hand between the anchor locker and the hull, I used Garlick Stainless-Steel Toggle Anchor Bolts to secure the new anchor roller. Works great Now I just need a heavier anchor.
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Hi under the better late than never, I just installed a bigger anchor roller and a manual winch. Wasnt easy however the results were worth it. Ur right the original roller is pretty useless and I too, was tired of manhandling the anchor. Note I added a cleat on the side of the anchor well to secure the chain or rope to remove any tension from the winch.
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That's @Mike 58 's anchor which is the right size.
It's @teacherspet who's having size problems with his Danforth.
I pretty sure its 32 kilogram. Im heading to the boat later this week and I will let you know if Im wrong and give u the correct size . The anchor has worked flawlessly in the 5 years Ive owned the boat and its never dragged . Ive been caught in some 50 kt plus storms so Im a believer.
Its a vetus manual winch. Dont know much about it, I bought it used, off a classified site. Its been working great and is a back saver. I can pull the boat easily till the chain is vertical then use the winch. It lifts the chain aprox one foot per crank.
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