[quoteThe down side is that if at anchor and there is lateral stress on the rode then I think the roller extension will bend. Yesterday was stern first on a beach with anchor deployed and a stern line to the beach. Moderate to high side winds were putting pressure on the new extension. No damage but in extreme cases some panel beating may be required. If you can find heavier gauge SS then would be better but then likely to bend the stock roller assembly. The extension is probably easier to panel beat as it removes easily.
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We just replaced the whole thing and made a new one to match the sarca, it wasn't hard but not as easy as yours but a fair bit cheaper I would imagine.
As for the bending or expectation just take the line out of the roller and tie to the cleat at least thats what I do as it saves any stress problem and the worry of fraying on the roller edges.
