T&T: anchor pad eye

[Ron Rogers]

Nordhavn had a few pictures as this fitting was a NAR requirement. Basically 
there are two types. One is a stainless steel eye on a rod with threads 
towards the end of the rod. Although they come with fender washers and a 
nut, it is wise to fabricate (cut and bend) a SS plate to conform to the 
interior of the bow at the stem. You bed it with 5200.

The other thing one sees is an exterior SS plate bent to fit the bow with a 
welded eye as part of the plate. The whole fabrication is highly polished 
which is good to assure pacification. There are numerous bolts penetrating 
the hull to hold it in place. I strongly suspect that there is a matching, 
but larger plate on the interior with everything bedded in 5200. The bolts 
must be high grade SS with strike marks on the bolt heads.

I believe the first method is adequate for anchoring, assuming that your bow 
stem is a thick and strong lay-up.

The second method is probably stronger, assuming excellent fabrication 
techniques using 316L SS, and proper installation. It is suited for 
anchoring and emergency towing in extreme weather.

If you are not crossing the ocean, the first method is cheaper and plenty 
strong with fewer hull penetrations.

Ron Rogers
1985 Willard 40FBS
AIRBORNE
Lying Washington, NC
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <commjerry at aol.com>
To: <great-loop at lists.samurai.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 11:07 AM
Subject: GL: anchor pad eye


| Does anyone have a pictuyre and specs for an anchor pad eye they have on 
their boat.? We have a 52 RPH trawler and want to add one to lower the 
amount of scope we have to put out when anchoring.
|
| Thanks
|
| Jerry Richardson
| M/V Monarch
| commjerry at aol.com
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