2021 Adventure 208 Build
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Day 4: Transit back to reality… sunset from night before and Ono we scored in the middle of the Kaiwi.
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New anchor being installed:
17 LB Mantus M-1 in stainless with Mantus BR-1 Bow Roller.
Awaiting the Mantus bow guard and a locking pin setup to better secure the anchor. For backing plate used a massive 0.375” thick G-10 FR4 sheet with fender washers. The locking chock with a pin will also be fastened to a similar plate. Pictures of install/ test fitting (fender washers not shown in test fit).
I’ll post more of the final setup, between the Bow Guard and locking pin chock, the anchor won’t move an inch when secured… quick release with pin and the chock will keep the anchor line down center on the rollers even when attached to starboard or port forward cleat.
17 LB Mantus M-1 in stainless with Mantus BR-1 Bow Roller.
Awaiting the Mantus bow guard and a locking pin setup to better secure the anchor. For backing plate used a massive 0.375” thick G-10 FR4 sheet with fender washers. The locking chock with a pin will also be fastened to a similar plate. Pictures of install/ test fitting (fender washers not shown in test fit).
I’ll post more of the final setup, between the Bow Guard and locking pin chock, the anchor won’t move an inch when secured… quick release with pin and the chock will keep the anchor line down center on the rollers even when attached to starboard or port forward cleat.
Starting install of Anchor Guard and the locking chock. Unfortunately the smallest anchor Guard from Mantus does not fit the 17lb anchor well. I cut down the rubber/ plastic part to be flat at the end, which works perfectly.
I’m awaiting delivery of larger shackles for the anchor so I can get a perfect, tight locking pin mechanism that will hold the anchor in place with no jostling around before I drill. The chock also acts to divert the line to the middle of the bow roller before going to one of the cleats. Final picture is of the backing plate to be installed for reference on size.
I regularly deal with pretty choppy/ rough seas. My goal with this build was for a quick release pin, but when pulled in tight and locked back in with the pin it wouldn’t budge an inch whether you pushed, pulled, or wiggled the anchor.
I’m awaiting delivery of larger shackles for the anchor so I can get a perfect, tight locking pin mechanism that will hold the anchor in place with no jostling around before I drill. The chock also acts to divert the line to the middle of the bow roller before going to one of the cleats. Final picture is of the backing plate to be installed for reference on size.
I regularly deal with pretty choppy/ rough seas. My goal with this build was for a quick release pin, but when pulled in tight and locked back in with the pin it wouldn’t budge an inch whether you pushed, pulled, or wiggled the anchor.
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Installed the locking chock finally. It holds the anchor in very snug and is good for a quick release.
Just in time to cross the Kaiwi channel this weekend for the M20 Molokai to Oahu race.
Just looked up where you are located, glad you are far away from the disaster but am sure it feels close. Hope you do have friends or family on Maui. Am looking at your set ups for inspiration along with some other items plucked from 208, 228 and now 218 cousins on my 2021 208 with F200.
easy question, what is the cooler you have in the cockpit, size and brand? Looks like you had a cushion made for the top.
easy question, what is the cooler you have in the cockpit, size and brand? Looks like you had a cushion made for the top.
Yes, looks good in that color as well and if you read thru he’s put that rig in a couple of hairy spots for a 20’ boat with apparently excellent boat driving skills. Plus the pics with the all the gear and people and fish are priceless. I’d be wanting a 250 with power steering to haul the load but good to know that a 200 can do the job and less stuff to break. If we are lucky we’ll get more shots for 2025.