Denise McDonald
Member II
**Cross posted on Ericson FB pages so apologies if you've read this on social media**
Greetings all, I have an anchor question. Our E27 is moored in a 28 foot slip and our marina is VERY strict about overhang, whether from the pulpit or the stern. We want to get a new, much bigger anchor and chain. There's no windlass. The anchor that came with the boat has a lot of rope rode and is a little under weight for the 27. To the credit of those who had the boat before us, they only anchored on day trips to "park and have lunch". However, we plan to do many overnights and week long excursions. So where I need help> has anyone rigged up a good on-deck pulley/winch system that would allow us (me) to hoist that anchor up? I would much rather have too big of an anchor than too small - or I won't sleep. I need to figure out some kind of roller that doesn't stick out far, and some system to crank it up. We still haven't decided where to store the anchor as there's really no hatch to the "anchor locker." All suggestions will be greatly appreciated!!
Greetings all, I have an anchor question. Our E27 is moored in a 28 foot slip and our marina is VERY strict about overhang, whether from the pulpit or the stern. We want to get a new, much bigger anchor and chain. There's no windlass. The anchor that came with the boat has a lot of rope rode and is a little under weight for the 27. To the credit of those who had the boat before us, they only anchored on day trips to "park and have lunch". However, we plan to do many overnights and week long excursions. So where I need help> has anyone rigged up a good on-deck pulley/winch system that would allow us (me) to hoist that anchor up? I would much rather have too big of an anchor than too small - or I won't sleep. I need to figure out some kind of roller that doesn't stick out far, and some system to crank it up. We still haven't decided where to store the anchor as there's really no hatch to the "anchor locker." All suggestions will be greatly appreciated!!