I am about to become the owner of a 1999 Macgregor 26X. What size danforth style anchor is recommended? Also, I want to put an anchor roller on the bow, what do you suggest about kind and placement? Then, what do I do for red/green running lights and placement? Thanks.
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mrbill
look here
macgregor-boats.com someone there has a nice anchor roller. typically offset. I would say a 8# danforth would be your lunch hook, used 80% of time, and a 15# w/ 15+ ft of chain for serious work. But in MS you may want a claw or delta... (mud?) ask around the docks.
macgregor-boats.com someone there has a nice anchor roller. typically offset. I would say a 8# danforth would be your lunch hook, used 80% of time, and a 15# w/ 15+ ft of chain for serious work. But in MS you may want a claw or delta... (mud?) ask around the docks.
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Ray
Asleep at Anchor
Randall, First night at anchor in Gulf I was awaken to alarm of anchor drag at 4 AM! Upon opening hatch I was greeted by full blown storm! Stayed with it till daylight. I now carry to 8 lb Danforth and a 15lb Danforth. Now I can sleep!
Randall, First night at anchor in Gulf I was awaken to alarm of anchor drag at 4 AM! Upon opening hatch I was greeted by full blown storm! Stayed with it till daylight. I now carry to 8 lb Danforth and a 15lb Danforth. Now I can sleep!
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John S
Bow roller
I placed a bow platform and roller on my boat. I figured it was a good time to do an anchor locker as well. Have a look at www.photobucket.com/albums/v721/oreana123
I placed a bow platform and roller on my boat. I figured it was a good time to do an anchor locker as well. Have a look at www.photobucket.com/albums/v721/oreana123
John S
what kind of hawse pipe is that? i've been looking for a good one that has about a 3" min opening and a "slot" for 5/16" chain vs a circular hole for rode.
what kind of hawse pipe is that? i've been looking for a good one that has about a 3" min opening and a "slot" for 5/16" chain vs a circular hole for rode.
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John S
Hawse Pipe
Mine is from Ebay from a company called Highland Rigging and Stainless. Look under search for "deck pipe" or see item 4541095839. This is a two piece item with a cover that slides sideways a little to bear against a stop that holds the door open. It is bigger than 3 inches and it swallows all of my rope and chain easily. They are great to work with and their other products are on my boat as well. Having this setup really cleans up the foredeck and keeps my anchor line ready and dry. Otherwise, I don't know where to put 200 feet of 1/2 inch line with 10 feet of chain on a 26D where it wont get everything wet and dirty. John S
Mine is from Ebay from a company called Highland Rigging and Stainless. Look under search for "deck pipe" or see item 4541095839. This is a two piece item with a cover that slides sideways a little to bear against a stop that holds the door open. It is bigger than 3 inches and it swallows all of my rope and chain easily. They are great to work with and their other products are on my boat as well. Having this setup really cleans up the foredeck and keeps my anchor line ready and dry. Otherwise, I don't know where to put 200 feet of 1/2 inch line with 10 feet of chain on a 26D where it wont get everything wet and dirty. John S
Thanks John S
i have a bid in now on one. i also found them at bosen supply, (a good place for hardware btw albeit a bit expensive), for about $39.00. regards~ william
i have a bid in now on one. i also found them at bosen supply, (a good place for hardware btw albeit a bit expensive), for about $39.00. regards~ william
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John S
they're about the same price
32.00 + shipping on ebay, (if i can get it for that), or 39.00 + shipping from bosen. yeah, for a quality 316 stainless hawse pipe either is pretty reasonable. i try to get several items at once to keep shipping down if i order from bosen supply...or west marine for that matter, which i'm about to do. william
32.00 + shipping on ebay, (if i can get it for that), or 39.00 + shipping from bosen. yeah, for a quality 316 stainless hawse pipe either is pretty reasonable. i try to get several items at once to keep shipping down if i order from bosen supply...or west marine for that matter, which i'm about to do. william
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