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

[Welch, Myron D]

Cliff,

Several years ago I replaced the old shorter anchor roller on my 1995, #238, with a longer Windline model to fit my Bruce 33. The change was quite easy. 

Myron Welch
Wind Instrument #238
Iowa City, Iowa
Grace Memorial Harbor
Elk Rapids, Michigan 

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> On Mar 24, 2018, at 8:09 PM, Cliff Lee <rcliffordlee at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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