Anchor rode tie off point

[theoldwizard1]

There is a anchor nice storage locker in the bow of my Starcraft under the bow seating area. However, there is no convenient place to tie off the rode. I know that when anchoring, i should use the bow trailer eye or one of the cleats on the gunwale , but I would still like a secure place (under the seat ?) to tie off the end so I don't carelessly loose the anchor chain and rode overboard !

Ideas ?

 

[barato2]

Re: Anchor rode tie off point

stainless eyebolt? and, FYI, if you're anchoring, use the bow eye unless you've reinforced the attachment for the bow cleat....Starcraft in their Infinite Cheepness put it on with four #10 sheet metal screws.....convert to machine screws and nuts, pref with some backer plate, if you're going to tie off there

 

[fishrdan]

Re: Anchor rode tie off point

^^^ Eyebolt would work well.

I put a padeye inside my anchor locker, to attach the end of the anchor line,,, so it doesn't go swimming with the fishes. It's not strong enough to hold the boat, but good enough to keep the line from falling into the water.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Re: Anchor rode tie off point

... FYI, if you're anchoring, use the bow eye unless you've reinforced the attachment for the bow cleat....Starcraft in their Infinite Cheepness put it on with four #10 sheet metal screws.....convert to machine screws and nuts, pref with some backer plate, if you're going to tie off there

Another task to add to the list !

 

[roscoe]

Re: Anchor rode tie off point

Interesting.
On both of my Mariners, the cleats are secured with machine screws and nuts.

And, how in the heck would you be able to reach the bow eye to secure an anchor?
Especially with a bow rail?

 

[barato2]

Re: Anchor rode tie off point

i think you do the Tarantula Crawl...??

Roscoe, they may well have fixed the issue. but both my mid-60s 18' hulls just had #10 screws. given safety implications, not to mention the cost of anchors, worth unscrewing then just far enough to see which you have, methinks.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Re: Anchor rode tie off point

And, how in the heck would you be able to reach the bow eye to secure an anchor?
Especially with a bow rail?

The boat has an open bow, but it is still a pain to try and reach around and under the bow and hook to the eye. Forget trying to uses a proper screw pin shackle.