Need help/advice with pulpit design for Rocna

[80Penta225D]

My '80 Saratoga CB 2550 has inadequate anchor and rode storage. So, a bulkhead is going to be added in the V-berth, we'll add a hole up top (cringe), and we'll design a pulpit that won't obstruct the existing anchor hold (even tho it's useless). Here's what I'm working with:





Can anyone offer advice re:Rocna vs Vulcan? Especially concerning ease or complication in pulpit/roller/etc design?

Any advice regarding bow roller selection, and general pulpit design for accommodating a Rocna (or Vulcun)?

This topic seems to be an art in itself. I'm still just learning all the hook-related terminology, so any advice, pictures, or links will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!

Shelly


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[80Penta225D]

Thought someone might like to see how the finished "pulpit (teak diy), bow roller (Five Oceans large), windlass (Five Oceans C612), Rochna 10" design turned out. Works great! My partner Rick took this project on. He did an impressive job.

Shelly

[builderdude]

That looks great! I’d like to see what you did on the interior v birth area for rode storage too

[80Penta225D]

Well, it's not quite done, but here's where it's at today. I wanted to be able to access to the windlass motor, so the hold is REMOVABLE. The PVC acts as a drain. I've only used it twice -- Newport OR, and Columbia R -- but the rode piles in nicely!

Next -- adding plywood sides for storage along the port and starb hull, and to enclose the rode. The plywood sides will be supported by the hold plywood, with some overlap to direct any drips into hold.

Last, a cover -- a hinged door? -- to hide the rode, and so I can hose it off.

The windlass stitch is at the lower helm. But rather than install the footswitches on the bow, they're portable (sitting on top of rode in middle photo). They can reach the bow thru the hatch (or not) for hand or foot operation.

Any thoughts or advice on the above?
Shelly

[builderdude]

I've been contemplating a V-birth modification for rode storage as well when I someday add a windlass. As of now I'm setting/retrieving by hand dropping the rode into the current foredeck storage compartment. I'd probably do something similar to yours but glass in a bulkhead all the way up to the bottom of the deck and ensure drainage from the new anchor locker into the forward bilge area. Probably be a while before that happens though......

[80Penta225D]

My brother restored/has a 77 Nisqually. He said do a full bulkhead, too, but I wouldn't give up my windlass. Needed access to the motor. But because it's removable, it's never too late to modify to abetter idea!

How / where is the forward bilge accessed for drainage? Drilled an exploration hole, but saw nothing but foam.

Thanks!
Shelly

[builderdude]

No foam in my 2556 so drainage could flow right on down via the addition of some limber holes.

[80Penta225D]

Thanks!