[C320-list] Anchor roller bail

[Tony Murphy]

I went with the 25# Manson Supreme also… 1 season of use and not even a hint of dragging.  I HIGHLY recommend this style anchor or the similar Mantus Anchor (which is take apart if you need to store it in the case of a backup anchor).  This anchor, because of it's design, appears quite large on the bow roller.  The 35# will definitely look like quite the appendage on your bow.  I can guarantee people will get out of your way if you're headed toward them, regardless of which tack you're on!!

I removed the existing bail, placed the anchor and measured what I would need for replacement.  Unfortunately, I didn’t' save the measurements, and can't find my order receipt.  And since the boat is 2 hrs away and I wont' see it before March/April, I can only guess at this point.

I think it was BB-2 on the following Garhauer page..  http://garhauermarine.com/catalog_process.cfm?cid=73  (price was definitely right at < $10, considering West Marine had options for $50+… crazy!!) 

Of course, this is with my 25#, and because of the way the curved shank sits on the roller, I didn't get a perfect fit with the one I ordered.  Since you're going with the 35#, it sounds like you will have to measure yourself unless someone else chimes in soon.   

I have a photo on Flickr of the anchor before I replaced the Bail…  http://flic.kr/p/dxKZxG

Tony Murphy
Bella Sol
#886



On Dec 1, 2012, at 9:20 AM, Mike Ott <wmo48 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Apparently you have been good this year !  
> We have a 25# Manson and love it.  It grabs right away and digs right in.  We 
> have never had an anchor drag with this anchor.  The only issue we have had is 
> that grabs too well.  The first couple of times this happened I got worried 
> about having to dive on it to dig it out ( never had too).   I started using the 
> double shank element with a break-away cord, so if I had to I could pull it out 
> with the shackle right above the flukes.
> The 25# will just fit under the existing bail but I need to get a larger one to 
> make it easier to get the shank over the roller.  I am sure you need a larger 
> bail for the 35#, don't know by how much though.
> 
> Mike Ott
> 'Amanda Lu'
> #508
> 
> 
> ________________________________
> From: "dprudden at comcast.net" <dprudden at comcast.net>
> To: C320-list at catalina320.com
> Sent: Fri, November 30, 2012 6:59:08 PM
> Subject: [C320-list] Anchor roller bail
> 
> Does anyone use a 35# Manson Supreme? Santa is bringing me one, and my 
> understanding from the discussion list and photos online is that I will need a 
> bigger bail on my bow roller. Does anyone know what size I will need? 
> 
> 
> Thanks! 
> 
> David Prudden
> #787