[Public-list] bow roller for cqr anchor

[George Dinwiddie]

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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