MarshallE wrote:

Hi,
I own a 1942 83 Ft. Wheeler (80 tons) and am rebuilding the anchor chain
locker. My plans are to add a bow roller for the chain and to guide the
anchors. Of course it has to be strong enough to handle the boat during
heavy storms/hurricanes when boat is anchored out.

Where do I buy these or do I have to have a local shop build one? It will
need to support 2 110 lb. plows and 600 ft of BBB 1/2" chain per anchor.

Currently the boat has a wood bulwarks that is rotten. One thought is to
remove this to the deck and go back with SST piping and add a bow pulpit.

For sure I am new to all of these topics and need good advice.

Thanks

Marshall




You might get lucky and find a catalog roller assembly, my bet is you
need a fab shop that can do SS to your drawing. When it comes to the
locker(s), consider fabing something under deck that looks like a small
50-gal drum (select dimension to accommodate the chain) made from 12 or
14ga expanded metal. It will dry the chain nicely if the forpeak is
well vented. Clevis the bitter end thru the bottom to something stout,
also consider inserting something like a garage door balance spring?