Custom bow roller
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2014 7:48 pm
Hi all:
In an earlier post on gunwales, Mark asked me about my bow roller. I include some pics below.
I had it custom made by an engineering friend when I first got QUMBU about 3 years ago; it's made from SS and fits a standard roller and spindle.
It's designed to bolt on to the bow plate, and provide a good rolling surface to lower or raise an anchor over from the foredeck locker.
I think from memory the whole job cost me about $150, with the bulk of that going toward the SS (which at that thickness is not cheap). Still, it's a lifetime investment on this boat anyway.
Cheers,
In an earlier post on gunwales, Mark asked me about my bow roller. I include some pics below.
I had it custom made by an engineering friend when I first got QUMBU about 3 years ago; it's made from SS and fits a standard roller and spindle.
It's designed to bolt on to the bow plate, and provide a good rolling surface to lower or raise an anchor over from the foredeck locker.
I think from memory the whole job cost me about $150, with the bulk of that going toward the SS (which at that thickness is not cheap). Still, it's a lifetime investment on this boat anyway.
Cheers,