SS bow protection

[mattonthesea]

I would like to add a stainless plate to the bow to protect the grp when the anchor is stowed. But I don't know the thickness I need or how to mould it to shape.
From my schooldays I remember the technique of hammering slowly across the sheet to form a shape but I imagine that as sheet will be too tough to hand hold in place. I also imagine that the grp would object to being hit repeatedly.

Would a thickness that I can bend by hand be too thin for protection?

Thanks

 

[Tranona]

You can buy them ready made here force4.co.uk/item/Force-4/Stainless-Steel-Bow-Shield/D1H

 

[mattonthesea]

DOH Thanks Tranona

 

[AndrewB]

As a cheaper option, I've fitted a piece of Treadmaster. Seems to work and does not look out of place.

 

[Martin_J]

As it happens, I was looking for some stainless earlier in the year to do the same. I ended up doing the same as AndrewB above. Cutting and fitting a piece of white Treadmaster was quick, easy and it still looks the same even after being hit by the anchor as I was modifying the bow roller to fit an electric windlass.



I thought I'd have to buy a big piece but the local chandlery sold packs of two that were just about the right size and shape. It is even self adhesive.

 

[Poignard]

As it happens, I was looking for some stainless earlier in the year to do the same. I ended up doing the same as AndrewB above. Cutting and fitting a piece of white Treadmaster was quick, easy and it still looks the same even after being hit by the anchor as I was modifying the bow roller to fit an electric windlass.

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I thought I'd have to buy a big piece but the local chandlery sold packs of two that were just about the right size and shape. It is even self adhesive.

What adhesive did you use?

 

[Martin_J]

It was a packet of these that I bought. Self adhesive!!!






No idea how it will stick but bearing in mind it's not easy to remove I don't see it coming off soon.

 

[Tradewinds]

It was a packet of these that I bought. Self adhesive!!!

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No idea how it will stick but bearing in mind it's not easy to remove I don't see it coming off soon.

Does the colour (white, say) go all the way through if it gets 'chipped' by the anchor?

 

[Martin_J]

It's the same colour/texture all the way through.

 

[LONG_KEELER]

As a cheaper option, I've fitted a piece of Treadmaster. Seems to work and does not look out of place.

Great idea ! Thanks.

 

[mattonthesea]

I intend to have the anchor lie against the hull when stowed. She's a Rival 32; while I do have an extension with roller it's not great. I think the chain through the original slot is preferable.
So I wonder if treadmaster would cope with the edge of a Supreme held fairly tightly against it? Be good if it does.
Anyone tested this?

 

[Jamie Dundee]

You can buy them ready made here force4.co.uk/item/Force-4/Stainless-Steel-Bow-Shield/D1H

I fitted one of these last winter due to changing to an anchor which the bow roller wasn’t designed for. Works well enough but I’d rather not have so many screw holes through the gelcoat.

 

[AMOREST]

Still stuck on after 2 years. Good stuff.