[C320-list] Rocna 15 Anchor Fit on Early C320s - Hull 268

[P.F. Ross]

Hi, Cliff,

Interesting.  My roller is also a Windline model and is about 20" overall
length.  However, my recently installed Rocna 15 seems to fit without the
tip hitting the bow of the boat.  I also did not need to change the bail.
Here is a pic:

https://c320.org/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20180218215623929

This pic was taken immediately after I had installed the anchor and now,
after some use, the anchor snuggles closer to the boat but there is still
2" of clearance between the anchor tip and bow.  Maybe I am just not
stowing the anchor all the way back to the "crook" in the shank, if that
makes sense.  Still seems plenty secure to me.

I was ready to go with the Anchor Mate if needed but so far doesn't seem
necessary.

Regards,

Frank Ross
Beta Wave #206
Naples, FL



On Sat, Mar 24, 2018 at 9:18 PM, Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:

> Catalina extended the anchor roller on later models… you might want to
> look at the Mantus Anchor Mate.
>
> https://www.mantusmarine.com/mantus-anchor-mate/
>
> Thanks,
> Chris Burti
> Commitment #867
> Farmville, NC
>
> From: Cliff Lee
> Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2018 9:09 PM
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com TtS
> Subject: [C320-list] Rocna 15 Anchor Fit on Early C320s - Hull 268
>
> After much consideration, I bit the bullet and bought a Rocna 15 to replace
> my CQR.  I had seen past C320 list discussions about the likelihood that
> the anchor roller bail would be too small for early C320 models and indeed
> it is about 1" too short to fit the Rocna shank.  No problem to buy a
> taller bail.  However, I was surprised to find that the anchor roller
> itself is so short that the tip of the anchor in the secured position
> overlaps and lies up against the bow by at least 3-4".  I had not seen that
> issue on previous discussions.  I am wondering if I have an unusually short
> anchor roller.  Mine is a Windline model and is about 20" from tip to tip,
> with the roller hub itself about 3" from the tip of the assembly.  Any
> thoughts out there about whether I need a longer anchor roller, the length
> of your rollers (and your hull number), or other solutions?  At this point,
> I'm afraid I may have to return the anchor.  Even if I can protect the hull
> against the anchor tip, it will still bang against the hull and drive us
> crazy.  Thanks for any guidance you can offer.
>
> Cliff Lee
> Comfort Zone - 1995 Hull 268
>
>