Why is there a 1 cm hole in the left side of my bow ?

VicS said:
Everybody suggests anchor locker drain but surely its the drain for the chain locker ? Is that not where the anchor chain stows ?

If so the fact that water will tend to enter will mean that the chain in the bottom will always have water swilling around it and rust quickly

Id make a false loose bottom to fit a few inches above the drain hole to keep the chain out of the water.
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VicS,

please for the sake of all that's holy don't tell me you use all chain on a Sea Wych ?!

The anchor rode I use has 4 metres of 1/4" chain then 30 metres of 14mm nylon 3 strand; when recovering the anchor I try to flake down the warp ready for deploying next time.

I do see Bens' pic of the hole from the outside shows a rust type stain; if that area isn't used for carrying the anchor I'd urgently suggest a look at the forestay, pulpit stemhead & cleat fastenings, but especially the forestay, no joking !
 
Be careful that nothing blocks the hole as if that locker fills up you will have a hell of a weight right up forward. It will then start coming into the boat. It is a quite common tale of new boats being delivered with fiberglass swarf in the chain locker and blocking the drain. I had a friend who delivered a large new swan which had a chain locker which drained into the bilge (worst of both worlds). The drain blocked and the bulkhead gave way.
 
Seajet said:
VicS,

please for the sake of all that's holy don't tell me you use all chain on a Sea Wych ?!
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Yes all chain as recommended, and supplied, by John Sadler. 15lb CQR type anchor as well

People swinging about all over a crowed anchorage on a few inches of chain and miles and miles of string are a PITA
 
VicS said:
Yes all chain as recommended, and supplied, by John Sadler. 15lb CQR type anchor as well

People swinging about all over a crowed anchorage on a few inches of chain and miles and miles of string are a PITA
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Vic,

I'm more fussy about where I anchor ! :)

With all due respect, the Sea Wytch needs help not hindrance ?

I am no racing nut BTW !

Also, it may be my memory - usually is - but who's John Sadler - and what was he on ?! Met David & Martin...

Andy
 
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Seajet said:
Vic,

I'm more fussy about where I anchor ! :)

With all due respect, the Sea Wytch needs help not hindrance ?

I am no racing nut BTW !

Also, it may be my memory - usually is - but who's John Sadler - and what was he on ?! Met David & Martin...

Andy
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The SeaWych only trims properly with 15 fathoms of chain in the locker. If rope is used additional ballast is needed to restore the boat to its proper trim.
 
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