Bow candy - anchor prevention

bshillam · Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 2:28 pm Post subject: Bow candy - anchor prevention

I have read through the treads and tried to find information on an aftermarket product. I have seen in a few photo albums. Maybe someone can help me? Thumbs Up

Just under the anchor roller I have seen a stainless steel pad that helps to protect the gel coat in the case that the anchor decides to get out of hand and thus hits the gel coat. Anyone know who or what manufacturer makes these? What has your experience been - easy install? 3m tape? Etc. I currently have the delta 16lb anchor and I'm looking into install on a v700 ss windlass. Thought this would be a nice addition regardlass.

B~C · Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:47 pm Post subject:

I can't help you with the stainless bow guard but, I had the same concerns so I bought some rubber sticky backed pads that are used to stick on trailer fenders. I cut the pads into strips and stuck them on the bow for a bit of a Nordic Tug look...I likey

Rob & Karen · Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 6:00 pm Post subject:

B~C · Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 6:51 pm Post subject:

here's a link to some at west marine, they have some funky wave patterns, the ones I picked up have no pattern.

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/producte/10001/-1/10001/65400/377%20710%20841/0/Swim%20Platforms/Steps/Primary%20Search/mode%20matchallpartial/0/0?N=377%20710%20841&Ne=0&Ntt=Swim%20Platforms/Steps&Ntx=mode%20matchallpartial&page=CategoryDisplayLevel1&isLTokenURL=true&storeNum=5&subdeptNum=31&classNum=162

Papillon · Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 9:17 pm Post subject:

I have seen the same item in one of the photo albums and
I can't remember who's boat it was on but if memory isn't completely gone,
I think it was a custom made stainlass
steel part fabercated by the boat owner.
I am sure if they read this post they will chime in.

In the mean time the folks who make Keel Guard
have a product that I think could be used in the
same way the one we are speaking. Here is a link
to the website for ScuffBuster....

http://www.keelguard.com/scuffbuster.html

Capt'n Bill · Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 11:07 pm Post subject: Keel Guard

I just applied a Keelguard to the area between the bow eye and anchor roller for the purpose of protecting the gel coat and it works great.

Bill Showalter

Dora~Jean · Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 12:23 am Post subject:

I believe it was Mike on Sealife who installed a SS plate to protect the hull, I think it was a custom job. I couldn't find it in his photo album.

Sea Wolf · Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 12:25 am Post subject:

Sea Wolf · Posted: Wed Dec 12, 2007 12:34 am Post subject:

I can't seem to find a large one one a quick search.

I'll bet it would be easy to make one out of stainless sheet.

Simply make a paper template, cut it out of stainless sheet and bend, then glue it in place (maybe with the help of a few dressy and strategically placed screws.

Joe. Teeth

depperson · Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:24 pm Post subject:

I used aluminum diamond plate, I beleive it was 3/16 inch thick. It really turned out nice. I used 5200 to attach it to the bow. I notched out for the bow roller. Had to preform the bend for the curve of the bow on the work bench. Then held down with C clamps while glueing down. Did not require any screws. Have a picuture of it on my album. I am sure stainless would work also but aluminum is easy to cut and form. The diamond plate is probably as strong. It is holding up real well.

Sealife · Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 4:44 pm Post subject:

Here I is....... and , yes, I had a stainless plate on the starboard side of the bow because the Delta anchor's point when fully stowed would rest against the side of the hull, the installation being offset to the starboard bow. In addition, I later installed a stainless strip that covered the leading edge of the bow to protect it from a swinging anchor.

Most folks won't need the plate on the side of the hull because their anchor comes to rest fully stowed far enough out not to touch the hull. The strip on the bow, however, is good insurance against a swinging anchor. I had mine custom made, but on my new boat, I found almost the exact same thing at Boaters World called rub strakes. They come in various sizes and lengths and need only to be bent to follow the curve of the bow. Prices go from $9.99 to $19.99. These and others can be found on page 387 of Boaters world 2007 catalog.
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bshillam · Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 12:52 pm Post subject: Well it happened

This weekend we were enjoying Foster and Green Peter lake in Oregon and had an unfortunate event the anchor shackle got caught twice against the roller and we let some slack out on the chain and brought it back in. When doing so the anchors weight was so far out it came straight down and hit the bow of the boat. Now we have two very unslightly chips of gel about the size of a penny and quarter. Sad

!! I am thinking something along the lines of the Nordics would protect this area really well. Has anyone done something along this nature? I don't do a lot of fabrication and would love to buy something nearly done up. I wouldn't mind doing some fab work, but don't have the skill to work with metal. I am also thinking I need a smaller shackle. I saw very recently a shackle at the C-brat gathering in Bellingham where the bolt didn't extrud past the side of the shackle. That might be a good solution. As well, I have a CD22 with the factory roller, has anyone replaced theirs? I use a Delta 16. I have enjoyed this anchor and have never had any problems with it setting. Anyhow, all the help would be appreciated! Wink