[Public-list] bow roller for cqr anchor

[George Dinwiddie]

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David Terrell wrote:
> thanks. I thought I had resized them but it must not have worked.
> 
>>>> George Dinwiddie <gdinwiddie at alberg30.org> 08/13/06 11:43 AM >>>
> The list strips out the photos, but I've added them to 
> http://alberg30.org/maintenance/disorganized/bowroller/DavidTerrell/
> 
> David Terrell wrote:
>> the dimensions of the block are 10 L x 3 W x 2 H. The block is notched
>> so that it does not interfere with the stem head fitting.
>>
>> the block goes up on to the stem head fitting. It does not go all the
>> way to the edge of the stem head fitting. Maybe an inch or a little
> more
>> of the anchor roller is not supported by the block. If I did it again,
> I
>> would shape the block so the whole of the bow roller was supported by
>> the block.  
>>
>> It is held on by 5 bolts one of which goes through the stem head
>> fitting
>>
>> It is solidly backed up on the underside.
>>
>> the block rests on the stem head fitting and on the deck. there is
> lots
>> of caulking under it to keep water out. If I did it again I would
> notch
>> the block so it fit flat on both the stem head fitting and the deck.
>>
>> I took some more pictures which I will attach. They are resized.
>>
>> They will give you and others a better view of how I did it. It has
>> worked very well so far. I think the thing I need most is a stainless
>> steel plate to protect the bow from anchor impact when it comes up.
>>
>>>>> George Dinwiddie <gdinwiddie at alberg30.org> 08/08/06 10:52 PM >>>
>> David Terrell wrote:
>>> I will measure it tomorrow and reply. It is substantially backed up
>> on
>>> the underside of the deck as well.
>> Precise dimensions probably aren't necessary.  It looked, to me, that 
>> the block extends forward a fair amount.  I notice on 
>>
> http://alberg30.org/maintenance/disorganized/bowroller/DavidTerrell/2005_0807bowroller0208.jpg
>> that the wood is notched on the forward end.  Does it run up to the
> bow
>> casting?
>>
>> Is the whole thing held in place with 4 bolts?
>>
>> Does the bowroller rest on the casting, or is it cantilevered a little
>>
>> above it?
> 


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