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January 03, 2008, 08:00:59 AM
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bow pulpit add on
« on: January 03, 2008, 08:00:59 AM »
was thinking of adding a bow pulpit to my boat, found one from consumer marine liquidators for the right price, any draw backs or tips before going ahead with the purchase? Boat is a 1983 wac, 25ftr, will probably be starting a refurb this spring, paint, fiberglass work etc...Thanks in advance for any info,

January 03, 2008, 10:16:20 AM
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John Jones

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« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2008, 10:16:20 AM »
A friend just bought a pulpit from a liquidator place.  It is very flimsy.  I think his was made more for looks than use.  I would not trust his to anchor a 24' plus bracket boat in 3' seas.  I promise it will break off.

Make sure you get a well built pulpit.
I would have a metal backing plate as large as would fit underneath.  Use plenty of large bolts.  Mine has 6 bolts 5/16 dia.
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January 03, 2008, 12:42:11 PM
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« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2008, 12:42:11 PM »
Ditto for JJ's comment on quality of construction and mounting.  Also remember the pulpit adds a foot or so onto the overall length of the boat.  If you are doing mostly offshore use - it ain't no big thing.  But if you run in skinny water, around docks or pilings, or in creeks, you would be surprised what a difference an extra foot can make.  

Most folks hang an anchor off the pulpit, so you will also want a roller and stay for the anchor.  If you tow your boat on a trailer, consider the extra length on the trailer and make sure the anchor hanging down will not make contact with the tow vehicle - think about the tailgate/hatch being up!   :wink:

Hope this helps!
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January 03, 2008, 02:44:38 PM
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« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2008, 02:44:38 PM »
The anchor makes a helluva headknocker  :roll:
I have the scars to prove it.

A pulpit also make for a PITA when docking under certain conditions.  If you are fighting a wind or current and need to go in bow first the damn thing always hangs on the dock, or under it.

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January 03, 2008, 07:55:38 PM
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« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2008, 07:55:38 PM »
Ditto on what JJ and GF said.
Quote from: "John Jones"
The anchor makes a helluva headknocker  :roll:
I have the scars to prove it.
Luckily I haven't experienced that yet :D

Quote from: "John Jones"
A pulpit also make for a PITA when docking under certain conditions.  If you are fighting a wind or current and need to go in bow first the damn thing always hangs on the dock, or under it.

Yup, happened more than once this weekend  :roll: .
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January 09, 2008, 10:54:58 AM
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« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2008, 10:54:58 AM »
thanks for the responses, yea on the thickness, and the anchor roller, gonna put an alum. or stainless backing plate under it. will post pix. when done. :)

 

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