[C320-list] Danforth anchor in anchor locker

[Dennis Harris]

I had the same problem on #694.  Dealer ground off just a little of the edge 
of the small rectangular plate on the anchor on one side and then coated the 
edge with cold galvanizing.  Before he did it, he showed me how much metal 
would be removed...it was just enough to allow the hatch cover to close. 
Our collective judgment was that it should be small enough so as not to 
effect the performance of the anchor.  This anchor has been used only once 
since it is the secondary anchor, but that was in the fringes of a named 
storm, and held ok.  My primary anchor is a 33 lb.Bruce.

Dennis Harris
C-320 #694

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Monkey Mail" <lou at flyingmonkey.im>
To: "C-320 International Association" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2013 9:56 PM
Subject: [C320-list] Danforth anchor in anchor locker


Hello,

Simple question. I'm installing the Danforth anchor in the anchor locker as 
my secondary ground tackle this year but the Danforth that came with the 
boat does not fit in the locker. The shank will fit (if placed on a slight 
angle), the stock width fits in the molded grove; however the crown prevents 
the locker door from closing. I'm guessing the next size down will fit or is 
this a brand/manufacturer issue. I'd like to know what you are using.
I've also just completed the anchor locker divider as detailed on the 
website. I'm very happy with the more organized locker.


Thank you,
Lou Hodac
Blue Moon
#702