[C320-list] Danforth anchor in anchor locker

[Brian Carol Mclamb]

I did the same thing to make it fit.  Just taking a small amount off does the trick and it fits well and rides fine.  Brian from s/v Serenity # 1075.

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On Mar 2, 2013, at 10:53 PM, "Dennis Harris" <dharris02 at suddenlink.net> wrote:

> 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