Painting an anchor locker on a steel boat

[Jeva]

The anchor locker inevitable takes a battering on any boat. On a steel boat, just as inevitably the paintwork gets chipped and it will rust.
So any ideas as to what's the best way to protect the inside?What's the best paint to use? Bitumen - very sticky.

 

[lw395]

Line the locker with something to take the knocks and allow drainage?
Plastic mat of some sort?

 

[tillergirl]

Ditto lw. I wanted the chain not to lie on the planking and ribs (wooden boat you see), so I lined the chain locker with marine ply well painted. Has survived 27 years so far (the lining that is). It's good to take it out occasional and 'oover up.

 

[Neeves]

This stuff makes a good base, load bearing, offers drainage and almost indestructible

http://locker.com.au/industrial-flooring/frp-grating-industrial-flooring/

It, or similar products, are used in marinas, parks, industry etc etc - what you need is an offcut. An alternative is an old fashioned perforated rubber door mat - but they are not load bearing (but bend to fit some locker bases)

I'd find someone doing fibre glass work and line the sides with more offcuts - you still need to paint but the fibreglass (or fibreglass on marine ply) will protect the steel.

Then keep the locker clean, wash with freshwater whenever possible, get rid of any mud - and let the locker air (good for the chain and, in your case, the locker). Take the chain out and wash it properly, with fresh water, and wash the locker at the same time - your chain and locker will thank you for the attention!

Jonathan

 

[matthewriches]

Laminate some ply and paint with danboline. Clean, tidy and functional.

 

[PCUK]

I lined my chain locker with mat and resin. Never a problem in 30 years.

 

[GHA]

commercial kitchen plastic matting might come up with some options in google . Lots coats 2 part epoxy on the steel .

 

[Jeva]

Lots of good tips. Many thanks -J

 

[KellysEye]

Our steel boat had a marine ply box the chain went into. Beware marine ply there some cheap ones that don't work, the best qaulity is the Dutch marine ply is Kuiper their web site is under contruction so contact here: info@kuiperholland.com with deatails of what you want.

 

[rogerthebodger]

The anchor locker inevitable takes a battering on any boat. On a steel boat, just as inevitably the paintwork gets chipped and it will rust.
So any ideas as to what's the best way to protect the inside?What's the best paint to use? Bitumen - very sticky.

I lined my anchor with 6 mm thick rubber matting after painting.

No chippint and also cuts down on the noise of the chain entering the chain locker