Barrie
Senior Member
- Joined
- May 23, 2018
- Messages
- 195
- Location
- Canada
- Vessel Name
- GYPSY
- Vessel Make
- Mariner 37 PH aka Helmsman 38
I am in need of assistance with hauling in my anchor. I have a Manson Supreme anchor (about 45 pounds) that sits in a single roller shoe. Once the chain is in the windlass is being put under tremendous strain when trying to flip the anchor in over the bow. If the anchor doesn’t come up straight or has added weight due to weeds and mud, I have to go out and assist the windlass. To me it seems that it is the sharp angle involved to flip the anchor up onto the deck is contributing to this problem. A possible solution would be to replace the single roller with a double roller that is allowed to pivot on the single bolt in the shoe to reduce this sharp angle. Please see attached photo.
I’m interested to know if others have had this experience and what success installing a double roller if that is the answer. There seems to be many suppliers of a double roller system. Ideas and comments please.
Many thanks, Barrie
I’m interested to know if others have had this experience and what success installing a double roller if that is the answer. There seems to be many suppliers of a double roller system. Ideas and comments please.
Many thanks, Barrie