danieleither
Member
I have a Fairline Targa 40. I want to install a chain-boy to the anchor locker and I am wondering what would be the best way to fit this?
As can be seen from the the images, the normal method is to bolt through 3 holes on the mounting tabs. The chain boy needs to be mounted directly beneath the windlass (so that the chain falls naturally to the centre of the dome). The windlass is offset from the centre of the locker. I have attached an image of the chain hanging naturally, which demonstrates the required centre-point. This would mean bending the mounting tabs and bolting one through the side of the hull (yellow shading in image) and two through the base of the locker (red shading in image).
My question therefore, is what is below the base of the anchor locker (red shading)? It appears to be a sealed cavity which I can not access from inside or outside the boat. Is it safe to bolt into this (using self tapping bolts for example)?
Alternatively, does anyone have suggestions for a different or better method of mounting the chain boy, or perhaps someone has fitted one of these before and can share their fitting experience?
As can be seen from the the images, the normal method is to bolt through 3 holes on the mounting tabs. The chain boy needs to be mounted directly beneath the windlass (so that the chain falls naturally to the centre of the dome). The windlass is offset from the centre of the locker. I have attached an image of the chain hanging naturally, which demonstrates the required centre-point. This would mean bending the mounting tabs and bolting one through the side of the hull (yellow shading in image) and two through the base of the locker (red shading in image).
My question therefore, is what is below the base of the anchor locker (red shading)? It appears to be a sealed cavity which I can not access from inside or outside the boat. Is it safe to bolt into this (using self tapping bolts for example)?
Alternatively, does anyone have suggestions for a different or better method of mounting the chain boy, or perhaps someone has fitted one of these before and can share their fitting experience?