Anchor Locker modification
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SkiDeep2001
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- Sailboat: MacGregor 26X
- Location: Redmond,WA USA 98X Nissan50 CATMAN DOUX
Re: Anchor Locker modification
Just remember that 3 of 4 NFL ers died in the Gulf a few weeks ago trying to dislodge a stuck anchor. If it's really not coming loose after a good effort,give it up and cut the line and buy a new one.
Re: Anchor Locker modification
Hi,
Bizzy wrote
"I will run a drain from the chain locker box to the recessed box at the ballast plug. The relatively small amount of water from pulling the anchor can then be drained when I empty the ballast."
I hardly ever use my anchor so the locker stays locked for months. Last month whilst cleaning the topsides I took out the anchor and there was a lot of dirt around the drain hole which means that a lot of rainwater is getting in. I wouldn't compromise the water tightness of the boat by installing a drain from here to the dam around the ballast tank plug. A connection into the sink/motor well drain would be safer.
Rgds
Bizzy wrote
"I will run a drain from the chain locker box to the recessed box at the ballast plug. The relatively small amount of water from pulling the anchor can then be drained when I empty the ballast."
I hardly ever use my anchor so the locker stays locked for months. Last month whilst cleaning the topsides I took out the anchor and there was a lot of dirt around the drain hole which means that a lot of rainwater is getting in. I wouldn't compromise the water tightness of the boat by installing a drain from here to the dam around the ballast tank plug. A connection into the sink/motor well drain would be safer.
Rgds