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

[Warren Updike]

Myron, I considered replacing the anchor roller on our 1995, #62, but chickened-out because the bolt holes didn't line-up, and I was concerned as to whether the nuts and backing plate were loose or built into the structure. Can you help us with that? 

Warren and Pattie Updike
1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
Middle River, MD (Chesapeake Bay)

-----Original Message-----
From: Welch, Myron D [mailto:myron-welch at uiowa.edu] 
Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2018 10:30 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Rocna 15 Anchor Fit on Early C320s - Hull 268

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