Bow rail capacity?-gctid405205

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I have been looking for some place to store my anchor other than my cuddy. I found the PM-2 from Windless and it stows it verticle on the bow rail. Its only a 9 pound hooker anchor, but the PM-2 is rated for up to 35#. Does anyone know what kind of rating bow rails have? Or does anyone else use the PM-2?

[Guest]

I would look into a bow roller that allows you to leave the anchor there.

[Guest]

I used to have a setup that kept my anchor on the rail. It is hard on the rail, especially when its pounding seas. I have had the anchor go for a test flight 1 time, luckly i used a plastic coated anchor at the time for some reason so it didnt do damage.

I would recommend a roller as well if its possible.

[Guest]

Thanks guys. Thats the info I was looking for! I will look into a roller! Any suggestions?

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Resqme49 wrote:
Thanks guys. Thats the info I was looking for! I will look into a roller! Any suggestions?

There are a TON of rollers to look through. I have never actually swapped a roller (though I should for my anchor). All I can tell you is there are different style rollers for different anchors. So be sure to choose the one that suites your anchor type.

[dktool]

This type works great:

http://www.amazon.com/Anchor-Roller-Powerwinch-Launching-Stainless/dp/B001Q8BAU4

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trophyboat wrote:
I would look into a bow roller that allows you to leave the anchor there.

Ditto!

biohazard wrote:
It is hard on the rail, especially when its pounding seas.

I would recommend a roller as well if its possible.

Ditto again.

Look at the set up that Dean links us to.

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