Ideas on what to store anchor in.

[kerny]

Just looking for ideas on how I can store my 5kg Bruce type anchor while out on the rib as it doesn't have an anchor locker at the bow. I have tried plastic builders tubs with rope threaded through the handles and attached it to the d-rings which are attached on both sides of the tubes right up at the bow, but with all the bouncing about the rope just cuts through the handles on the tub, also I have drilled holes in the side of the tub and threaded the rope through the holes and after a day out in the chop the rope just rips through the plastic wall. I could store the anchor inside the front of the console but I don't like the idea of it bouncing around near the battery and steering loom / wires etc.

Thanks,


p.s. The tub is perforated with holes to let water out

Steve.

[mick]

How about a big plastic tool box I used one on my sib you could undo heh d rings and go through the bottom of tool box or ratchet it down.

[kerny]

Originally Posted by discomick

How about a big plastic tool box I used one on my sib you could undo heh d rings and go through the bottom of tool box or ratchet it down.

Mick, I think that with all the weight of the anchor, chain and warp it would just crack open the tool box, I tried the builders bucket because it's pliable.

[Festinghouse]

how about screwing two cleats down to the deck, laying your anchor on its side between them and lashing it down to the cleats?

[benc]

Or some heavy duty velco straps bolted through the console with some washers, which you can use to secure the anchor inside the console?

[mick]

Originally Posted by kerny

Mick, I think that with all the weight of the anchor, chain and warp it would just crack open the tool box, I tried the builders bucket because it's pliable.

Not if you got a good one you can stand a motor on some tool boxes and put some foam in the bottom

[guernseylee]

i use one pf these boxes and strap it down

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[m chappelow]

plastic tool box holds mine fine and i can just get 40 metres of line inside ,
its held down with stainless butterfly nuts so i can swap boxes over for one with a shorter line if needed,

[mick]

I have found just the thing did a quick google found this http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/field-...mmo-box-27048/

[kerny]

Originally Posted by discomick

I have found just the thing did a quick google found this Luftwaffe 3cm aircraft ammo box at War relics forum

lol It'll come in handy for when the BS gets in my sights

[kerny]

Just to give you an idea how much room I have up front, the 4 brackets are for ice box come suicide seat.

[kerny]

Originally Posted by m chappelow

plastic tool box holds mine fine and i can just get 40 metres of line inside ,
its held down with stainless butterfly nuts so i can swap boxes over for one with a shorter line if needed,

Thats a good set up but I haven't got the flat surface space like your sib M. Plus my anchor seems a lot bigger.

[tony t]

Originally Posted by kerny

lol It'll come in handy for when the BS gets in my sights

How about putting it in one of these just don't fall over board when your wearing it mind you

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by discomick

I have found just the thing did a quick google found this Luftwaffe 3cm aircraft ammo box at War relics forum

excellent mick

[Chris Caton]

Originally Posted by kerny

Just to give you an idea how much room I have up front, the 4 brackets are for ice box come suicide seat.

similar layout to our 1st rib, that had a couple of cleats to hold anchor down and a bag for the chain/rope, worked really well, i've got a similar bag you can have. i changed over to a leaded rope for the anchor last year, save pulling chain over the tubes, seems to work well and doesn't rattle like chain, but a bit more expensive. would keep them lovely tubes on your rib looking well for years to come

[yoyo]

Could LPB the hull's manufacturer not glass in a bespoke raised bow locker for you? It would then look like a professional, not 'bodged' after thought job.

[kerny]

Originally Posted by yoyo

Could LPB the hull's manufacturer not glass in a bespoke raised bow locker for you? It would then look like a professional, not 'bodged' after thought job.

It would only look like a bodged after thought job if I made one myself LPB will do anything you want if you have got the money for it...I guess it's a bit like pvc or hypalon tubes on Menai ribs

[yoyo]

I'm sorry kern, I was genuinely trying to be helpful with your request.

[kerny]

Originally Posted by yoyo

I'm sorry kern, I was genuinely trying to be helpful with your request.

Yo wot you sorry for this is RIBnet you give it... you got ter take it

[tony t]

Originally Posted by kerny

Yo wot you sorry for this is RIBnet you give it... you got ter take it

Kiss and make up boys