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April 13, 2011, 01:23:31 PM
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WandaS

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Anchor Roller type and Installation
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I have a 1998 215 Explorer and as you know the nose edge of the boat slops at 45 degrees. I have a 14 lb. Danforth fluke anchor and of course when I pull it up the chain tares up my gel coat. So I have decided to get a anchor roller that will HANG over about 10 " and have the other half bolted through a bottom plate. This would allow the full anchor to fit into the roller and stay there with a pin going through the the chain to hold it in place.

My question is: Is the nose of a 251 Explorer strong enough (if properly supported) to take the weight of an anchor when it's bouncing
around at sea. Also which anchor roller would do the job without costing $200 or more dollars?

If anyone has done it on a 215 Explorer and has pictures or ideas that would be very helpful.

Thanks again

April 13, 2011, 07:02:26 PM
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GoneFission

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Re: Anchor Roller type and Installation
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2011, 07:02:26 PM »
You can put an anchor pulpit on, but be sure you get one that has enough bearing toward aft on the bow/deck to handle the load.  You will want to through-bolt the pulpit with adequate washers or backing plates on the underside.  Don't forget a good dose of 5200 caulk to help hold everything in place.  Think about something like this:

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April 14, 2011, 01:39:56 PM
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John Jones

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« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2011, 01:39:56 PM »
One of these will work too if you use a backing plate.

http://stores.ebay.com/The-Original-Mar ... 34.c0.m322

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April 19, 2011, 10:02:25 PM
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« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2011, 10:02:25 PM »
Hi
I have the same boat. And have wanted to do the same thing undecieded on the bow pulpit or a roller.       love to see some pics on what you did  and pics of other ideas on your boat

April 19, 2011, 11:35:16 PM
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« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2011, 11:35:16 PM »
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April 21, 2011, 09:24:57 PM
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« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2011, 09:24:57 PM »
Like the pulpit Is that origional to the boat or aftermarket if so where did you get it and did you install it. Any pics.  Thanks

April 21, 2011, 11:09:10 PM
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« Reply #6 on: April 21, 2011, 11:09:10 PM »
It was on the boat when I bought it.  It was kind of a pain in rough water with no handrail.
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