@Kermit , I thought we had these guys all trained. >nothing< happens before the beer is done.
What is this thing?
- Thread starter LakeShark
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I believe it could be a MOB system holder for either a light or pole that is tailor-made to fit that bracket. Is there any chance there was once a part on the backstay that could have held the end of a MOB pole? We have a big yellow light that can hang upside down on a stanchion in a bracket and it lights when turned over and chucked in the drink.
Looks to me like this is at the pointy-end at the front, rather than the stern rails. Consider trailer hitch at bottom of first picture.
Kinda does look like one of those big (dim) old-fashioned man overboard light holders, but not quite, though.
Duh! I even took the running light fixture for what it was before anyone even mentioned it. Oh well, some days I'm not as bright as others.Looks to me like this is at the pointy-end at the front, rather than the stern rails. Consider trailer hitch at bottom of first picture.
Kinda does look like one of those big (dim) old-fashioned man overboard light holders, but not quite, though.
I certainly wouldn't be putting a MOB light on the bow pulpit, so now I'm back to square one.
This my favorite “what is this?” thread so far. It looks like a bracket intended to hold a tube shaped item in a vertical position. It looks too fragile to hold anything anchor related. Maybe fishing related?
With a single hose clamp mount and lightweight stock rod, I also agree that this is used as a coiled line support. Perhaps for some light weight anchor rode or dock lines? Does your C22 have an anchor locker? I also believe it needs to be mounted like this:
I think it was a last minute addition to the boat right before it was sold. The PO had a mean streak and placed it on the bow to drive the new owner nuts with wonder!
