Whatever it's called, I thought I'd make one............

[sogood]

Almost ready for the virgin splash following a lot of TLC on my Wellcraft, I'm killing time doing lots of bits and bobs and decided to make what might be called an "anchor pulpit" for my boat. I intend to use the large bow for fishing from and didn't want the anchor banging around or being tripped over.

So a piece of 1 1/2" scaffold board was cut to shape, with a slot for the anchor chain/rope to pass through and then covered in several layers of chopped mat.

I started filling and rubbing down the top side today and don't have to worry about the slot as this will be dressed off with aluminium angle.
Still some low spots to touch up and then I can do the bottom side. I hope to fit a rub rail of some sort around the outer edge and when finished it will be painted in 2 pack.

Just a little money saving side project.

 

[Bouba]

Very clever. How will you attach it to your boat?

 

[sogood]

Very clever. How will you attach it to your boat?

It will sit on top of the gunwale, with the longer "tail" at the back running down the inside of the gunwale, towards the deck. The "V" shaped tail matches the line of the gunwale. On either side of the tail it will be bolted down through the top of the gunwale, using 10mm stainless steel bolts and big washers.

It won't necessarily be taking the full weight of the anchor during storage, as the back, chain end of the anchor will be strapped down, right back at the "V".

Hope that's all clear.

 

[sogood]

Been mad busy away working, but I got time to do a bit more to my "pulpit". I cut and dry fitted the angled aluminium insert in the slot that houses the anchor shaft. (Pardon the terminology) I also cut a channel of sorts to feed the supply through to the nav light which I will relocate from the bow to the front of the pulpit.
I had already fitted separate port and starboard lights during the refurb, but kept the old light in situ. So now the pulpit will cover the hole in the bow and the wires to the new location are all concealed and out of sight.
I gave the pulpit a blow over with some primer, prior to a final rub down and final paint, which will follow shortly.

 

[waynes world]

Very nice there, and a nice little project.

But did you have to use tread plate, it give me nightmares from the off road days and Land Rovers covered in it to cover up the mess lol.

 

[sogood]

The checker plate came from an off cut from a local supplier, so it was fine by me. I have enough left over for a few more little jobs. I like the chunky look now that it's done.

 

[sogood]

So, in between work I got my pulpit finished off (for the most part) and fitted. I'm happy that I managed to re-use the original bow nav light, but I still have to fit a bow eye or similar to the front underside, to hang the anchor from. Then another clip or strap to fix to the rear end of the anchor. And maybe a roller of sorts to run the anchor line over, just to prevent chafing.
The 2 pack paint job worked out well enough and maybe a small rubbing strake around the edge wouldn't go astray.
I spent my free time today cleaning out a lot of scrap/junk etc. and tidied up the cabin. I've begun stocking it with just "boaty bits" in readiness for what will hopefully be the official launch sometime after this day week, when time, friends and tides are all in the right place at the right time. I used a third fixing bolt after this picture was taken.

 

[PCUK]

Amazing what you can do with an old bit of wood. Looks proper professional!

 

[sogood]

Thanks. I'd have preferred it to have been wider at the back end, following the shape of the bow somewhat, but I just used what was to hand.

 

[Firefly625]

Very nice there, and a nice little project.

But did you have to use tread plate, it give me nightmares from the off road days and Land Rovers covered in it to cover up the mess lol.

first to the OP, great job.

Second to WW, I too have a total aversion to checker plate. I admit I am a bit OCD, but its got to the point I cannot look at the stuff.

 

[sogood]

Perhaps we'll start a checker plate debate. I like the chunky look and it was what was available to hand. I wanted to make it on a shoestring and so far it's cost me about €20. But each to their own.