Anchor rode stowage.

[jmcmonagle]

My 323 has the optional anchor platform and roller.

In all previous boats I've owned  had a deck pipe and the rode went down it.
Never had any issues with that system.

Currently have extra anchor and line in the anchor locker.
Have the primary rode going down the bow vent.
Sort of works but the thimble and shackle sometime jams coming out.
I could do a chain to rope splice??
Have 20' 5/16 chain and 250' of 5/8 line.

Temped to put a deck pipe either in the anchor locker or near or in place of the vent.
Hesitant to make a big hole as I'm uncertain what the best solution is.

Windless has some appeal but overwhelmed with other projects.

Any recommendations?

John

[selene]

Disclaimer - I have not worked out an elegant solution either! So I am hoping for some best practices...

I keep my lighter-weight anchor (fortress) in the locker - mainly used for a lunch hook. Like you, the main anchor/chain goes down the bow vent. I spliced the rope to the chain, so it does not foul.  With so many other projects on your plate, I would go for the splice, and work out a better solution later. It aint't pretty, but it works.

[jmcmonagle]

Thanks for the feedback.
Until something better come up  I'll do the splice.