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Installing bow sprit w/ anchor rollers C&C 39
3 August 2023 · 16 min · 1K views
What this video covers
A C&C 39 owner fabricates and installs a custom aluminum bowsprit and dual anchor roller platform to improve cruising capability. The project utilizes 2-inch structural aluminum angle bolted to the hull sides, with hard plastic furniture leveling wedges used to square the assembly against the non-square fiberglass bow.2:24 To achieve the necessary geometry, the aluminum flange is notched and bent at a relief hole, then reinforced with welded gusset plates.4:25 The assembly is secured with seven bolts per side, using fender washers and backing plates inside the anchor locker to distribute the load.14:52 The builder tapers the forward edges of the aluminum to prevent snagging on dock pilings and adds diagonal support struts underneath for structural rigidity.9:30 Stainless steel hardware with lock nuts is used throughout to prevent vibration-induced loosening.9:03 The installation provides a dedicated mounting point for two anchors on a boat originally designed for racing rather than cruising.15:12
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