Spinning off from the anchor chain thread:
Improving my ground tackle is high on the priority list for spring. One thing I've noticed about the bow of the E29 (and presumably, similar models) is that there isn't much provision on the bow for anchoring. No chocks, no way to mount a roller, just a couple of lightweight cleats and a raised toe-rail all around. The rode has worn a groove in the toe rail and the rubrail. And I usually have to haul it in from the cockpit (no crew) so it currently just rattles over the toerail. I have some ideas about how to fix this, but just wonder if anyone has descriptions or pictures of their solution. Most likely, I will have to add spacer layers of ply to bring the deck up flush with the level of the toe-rail, so the rode can run clear. I doubt that a windlass is in the cards for this year, but you never know what CL might provide...
Improving my ground tackle is high on the priority list for spring. One thing I've noticed about the bow of the E29 (and presumably, similar models) is that there isn't much provision on the bow for anchoring. No chocks, no way to mount a roller, just a couple of lightweight cleats and a raised toe-rail all around. The rode has worn a groove in the toe rail and the rubrail. And I usually have to haul it in from the cockpit (no crew) so it currently just rattles over the toerail. I have some ideas about how to fix this, but just wonder if anyone has descriptions or pictures of their solution. Most likely, I will have to add spacer layers of ply to bring the deck up flush with the level of the toe-rail, so the rode can run clear. I doubt that a windlass is in the cards for this year, but you never know what CL might provide...