I built a bow roller for the 33 lb. claw I have. I gave up on the idea of a one way roller and decided to build a conventional one for now. Blah! Anyway, I wanted to ask about the roller. I bought one that is a solid piece of urethane. It's see through yellow. There is no bushing in it. It just rides on a 1/2" shaft. I think it's supposed to be for a trailer roller.
Is the roller supposed to match the anchor? Is there supposed to be a groove that the anchor shank fits into?
I see in pictures that there is a bail on the end of some bow rollers. What is the function of that bail?
When ever I do something on the boat I try to think 'what if the boat rolled over?' What is the best way to hold the anchor in place so that it's totally secure but easy to release?
I cut up the sunbrella shade I had that was barely used. I would never take the time to set it up so now it is a main sail cover that will get used. Well almost. I don't like the steel twist locks that the old one has to secure it. They seem to be designed to cut through the fabric in high winds. What is the best way to hook the cover together under the boom?
I thought of sewing 1" flat strap and having nylon buckles, but this doesn't seem to be the best way. What have you seen that you think is the best way?
BTW-I sewed the main sail cover with a regular 'Suzy Sews A-lot' sewing machine. It sewed through 4 layers all right. But I am going to have to take this cover to an upholsterer I know to sew the corners where it's 6 or 8 layers.
I am so addicted to the sailing now. I can't wait until the weekend!
Is the roller supposed to match the anchor? Is there supposed to be a groove that the anchor shank fits into?
I see in pictures that there is a bail on the end of some bow rollers. What is the function of that bail?
When ever I do something on the boat I try to think 'what if the boat rolled over?' What is the best way to hold the anchor in place so that it's totally secure but easy to release?
I cut up the sunbrella shade I had that was barely used. I would never take the time to set it up so now it is a main sail cover that will get used. Well almost. I don't like the steel twist locks that the old one has to secure it. They seem to be designed to cut through the fabric in high winds. What is the best way to hook the cover together under the boom?
I thought of sewing 1" flat strap and having nylon buckles, but this doesn't seem to be the best way. What have you seen that you think is the best way?
BTW-I sewed the main sail cover with a regular 'Suzy Sews A-lot' sewing machine. It sewed through 4 layers all right. But I am going to have to take this cover to an upholsterer I know to sew the corners where it's 6 or 8 layers.
I am so addicted to the sailing now. I can't wait until the weekend!