Self launching anchor

[sneks1]

Hi I have recently purchased a C42 MkII, which currently has the original Stainless steel offset double anchor rollers fitted to the bow and a what appears to be a Rocna 25 (or similar).
The current arrangement is not self launching, ie in order for the anchor to fall off the front bow roller it needs to manually pushed forward until the anchor is pivoting on the front roller and chain is under the rear roller.
I am very happy with the anchor just trying to find a solution for self launching.
(Attached please find image of bow rollers described (I’m at anchor atm so no image of the actual anchor).
Any advice appreciated- thanks in advance

 

[dlochner]

Darn boat designers who can't anticipate changes in anchor technology some 20 or more years later. I have a similar issue on my boat (not a Catalina), I just give it push with my foot. At least on my boat, there is a sweet spot for the amount of slack in the chain before it is launched. If there is too much slack, the shank hits the bottom of the furler, if there isn't enough slack the anchor won't drop. When the slack is just right, the anchor slides forward and launches easily. It takes a bit of practice to get it right.

 

[Kings Gambit]

My.bow roller assembly tilts. I just elevate the shank some, the rollers rock forward and the anchor begins to slide down.

 

[Davidasailor26]

We had a Delta anchor that always needed a kick, then we upgraded to a Mantus and found its self-deploying. Unfortunately the Mantus has the roller furling drum interference issue Dave mentioned if we don’t retrieve it at just the right speed.

 

[Rich 35.5]

While I haven't tested this yet, my plan when single handing is to use a quick release snap shackle with a trip line run to the cockpit. Hang the anchor over far enough to self deploy, and trip the shackle when you are over your spot.

 

[dlochner]

While I haven't tested this yet, mView attachment 229322y plan when single handing is to use a quick release snap shackle with a trip line run to the cockpit. Hang the anchor over far enough to self deploy, and trip the shackle when you are over your spot.

That seems over complicated. I've done a lot of solo anchoring lately. In a safe area the boat is stopped, I go up to the bow and prepare the anchor for deploying, putting the chain on the windlass, releasing the chain stopper, and detaching the safety line. Returning to the helm I move the boat to the desired spot walk to the bow and drop the anchor. With a little luck there is enough wind or current for the anchor to set itself (it is a Spade), if not a trip back to the helm to back down is necessary. Attach the snubber and we're done.