Bow roller recommendations please

[aitchem]

My bow roller looks like a bit of bent tin can.
It has to go.
I have a 25lbs CQR at the moment, I would like something which parks the anchor easily and holds it securely.
I will be fitting my Lewmar V700 at the same time.

thx
Howard

 

[Tranona]

Two observations. First you may want to junk the CQR, depending on where you sail as there are better allround anchors available now.

Second, although you can buy ready made bow rollers, mostly cast aluminium, they will not work easily with your current setup as your stemhead fitting is also the forestay attachment. You will have to get something custom made and your problem will be that the anchor locker is too close to the roller for self stowage. Decide on your anchor and get something made that extends the roller forward - you may be able to get the current one extended but that will probably mean removing it. You will probably also need a cutout in your locker lid for the shank.

 

[SHUG]

If it will fit ,I strongly recommend the double roller rocking type. It makes it simple to get the anchor over that last little bit and safely stowed

 

[aitchem]

Thanks guys,
I knew it wasn't going to be an easy job.

Howard