Bow Roller for a 1992 Seafarer 22

[jmoneilthe2]

I have been looking at bow rollers for my 1992 Seafarer 22 and was hoping someone out there may have installed one so they could give me an idea on what to get. I attached a photo of the bow with a tape measure showing how much room I have to work with.
Thanks for any help...

 

[glacierbaze]

I'll stick with my suggestion from your pulpit thread.

 

[jmoneilthe2]

I should mention that I am not adding a pulpit.

 

[SeanC]

There is a lot of choice. The main question is, do you want to store the anchor on the roller while you are underway or will you be putting it back into anchor locker?

 

[seasick]

A pivoting style bow roller makes it more likely that line will deploy when needed but that is for windlass applications. It doesn't really mater for manual deployment. The question about storage of the anchor when not used is important, If it will be left on the roller, you will need to provide a chain keeper to hold the anchor in place. Using the existing 'eyelet' cleat is not practical since the tie off of dock lines will be a pain.
Also take a look at how you existing anchor will lie if stowed in the anchor roller. If the shank is straight ( and it probably is since it hangs in the locker) may not lay down properly in the roller. You will benefit greatly if you can see photos or actual similar boats with the various options. You might try looking on line for similar boats for sale to see if any of the posted photos helps.

 

[TMANN]

I went with a Lewmar off marketplace on my 208.

 

[Fishtales]

That looks like a decent solution.