Bow roller wheel source

[eddystone]

I looked for more than a year - then came across a sellection of rollers at Towsure designed for boat trailers to support the boat V part. Fits perfectly but only in Black ! and very cheap.

Cheers

Lake Engineering in Poole made one for me, copying the original I sent them

 

[Mr Cassandra]

I was thinking "what a good thread " as I am looking for a roller.

 

[sarabande]

I have no problem with the date of thread: the subject is worth bringing up , and it has resurrected the idea of laminating HDPE for other shipboard items.

 

[Greenheart]

I have no problem with the date of thread...

Nor have I, let me assure you. I just thought it was amusing that so long had elapsed without any of this decade's posters noticing. :biggrin-new:

 

[[2574]]

I'm just rather impressed that my posts have such longevity!

I can't remember from where I sourced the rollers that I have but I can report that they are still going strong eight years on!

 

[A1Sailor]

I have no problem with the date of thread: the subject is worth bringing up , and it has resurrected the idea of laminating HDPE for other shipboard items.

...and Brent Swain, who resurrected the thread, has reminded everybody that Brent Swain (of Origami Boats fame) made custom rollers nearly a decade ago!:encouragement:
Can you custom make plugs as well?

 

[Spirit (of Glenans)]

I was thinking "what a good thread " as I am looking for a roller.

I was thinking, "I've seen that eBay ad before", and I haven't even been looking for a roller!

 

[chillee]

Reopening this conversation.
Anyone know where I can get an XL (diameter) roller. My anchor touches the gelcoat, so I am thinking a larger roller diameter would pull it away enough.
Current one is approx 80mm by 4.5mm, probably need 100mm'ish diameter, but cannot find anything out there.

 

[Tranona]

Not difficult to get one made - although 100mm is very large - do you actually have room to fit in your existing bow fitting? This seller offers a custom made service.
ebay.co.uk/itm/184319593325?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338364432&customid=184319593325_888&toolid=11000

 

[James_Calvert]

Tranona's link is where I got mine made a few years ago. It's been fine.

 

[chillee]

Not difficult to get one made - although 100mm is very large - do you actually have room to fit in your existing bow fitting? This seller offers a custom made service.
ebay.co.uk/itm/184319593325?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338364432&customid=184319593325_888&toolid=11000

I'm talking the widest external diameter, do the measurements go them from the smallest diameter of the grooved part ?

 

[chillee]

I'm talking the widest external diameter, do the measurements go them from the smallest diameter of the grooved part ?

 

[chillee]

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[Tranona]

You can increase the diameter of the central part which will move the anchor forward when stowed. However you still need enough depth for the chain and stock to run in, and of course the shank will sit higher which may cause a problem with clearance under the hoop. If you have one made you can specify the dimensions you want.

 

[Rhylsailer99]

I could make one out of DeLrin I have a length of 60mm diameter left.

 

[Mudisox]

But have you got the correct anchor? ?

 

[chillee]

I could make one out of DeLrin I have a length of 60mm diameter left.

What information would you need Rhylsailier99 ?

 

[chillee]

But have you got the correct anchor? ?

I don't know.. It came with the boat, does what I need it to do, and I only anchor around the solent during the day, and in very sheltered areas. I could go smaller, or change the style, but seems a lot of money if there is a simpler fix.