Anchor roller replacement
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I want to replace one of the anchor rollers and am struggling to find a supplier. My primary motivation is to have a roller with a "chain groove" in it. I'm hoping this will help reduce the amount of chain twisting that I experience. I am also considering machining a grove into the existing roller but not sure how practical this is. I launch the boat in early January and am hoping to have a solution in place prior to leaving Toronto.... Kim Chapman C320 #416 -- Kim Chapman Quiescence C400-249
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Ken
Kim,
One of these will work. Not sure of your width but the bore is 5/8". https://www.marinedepotdirect.com/anchor-roller-replacement-wheels.html Ken
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Hi all, I looked at the roller from Catalina Direct, it was expensive and didn’t have a slot to align the chain. I found a replacement at a local marine store which had a groove for the chain and was 5/8” . It was cheap. The only issue was it was a bit narrow so I made a couple of discs out of Starboard for each side. They filled the gap and help the roller to spin.
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Doug Burr # 104
On Dec 2, 2021, at 10:21 AM, Ken <kdg_1@...> wrote:
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Lee Gerig
Hi Kim
I bought one from the Chandlery in Ottawa several years ago and it has performed well. (here is the link https://www.thechandleryonline.com/product_info.php?products_id=10033) I am not sure of which particular model (328079 or 328069) because I am not at the boat. It was a bit short, about ½ inch I think but I bought some large fender washer for each side and there was no problem.
As a caution, when the original roller failed, I purchased one from Princess Auto which fit very well, but completely failed in less than 1 season – don’t bother looking at their stuff for this application.
Hope you find what you are looking for
Cheers
Lee S/V Keelingtime #262
From: <C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io> on behalf of Kim Chapman <kim.chapman@...>
I want to replace one of the anchor rollers and am struggling to find a supplier. My primary motivation is to have a roller with a "chain groove" in it. I'm hoping this will help reduce the amount of chain twisting that I experience. I am also considering machining a grove into the existing roller but not sure how practical this is. I launch the boat in early January and am hoping to have a solution in place prior to leaving Toronto.... Kim Chapman C320 #416
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I’m using a bow roller from a trailer with washers on the sides. One of my big white ones cracked off. I coukdnt ever find the right replacement.
On Dec 2, 2021, at 12:41 PM, Lee Gerig <keelingtime1@...> wrote:
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Like several others, I could not find a replacement roller that would fit without modification. So, I bought a 6" bar of UV-resistant black Delrin (4" O.D.) from McMaster-Carr and made my own...
https://www.mcmaster.com/8497K115/ I work in a machine shop and have access to lathe, so it was not a big deal. The chain slot is must in my opinion...it keeps the chain/rode from ramping up the side of the roller and making a bunch of noise when anchored in wind/currents. I do not feel the chain slot in the roller has any effect on "twist" of the chain. I think that is probably your swivel (or lack of). I tried a Maxwelll swivel and it worked great for about two months. Soon after it started to corrode and stick. I would take it apart and lubricate it about once a month...eventually realizing its a total piece of $hit. Get a Mantus swivel...much better design. Let me know if you cannot find a roller to your liking. Send me a sketch of dimensions via email, and I can make you a custom one (or several).
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Jim King
Could somebody please post a picture of this “chain slot” that is being discussed?
Thanks.
Cheers, Jim King “Kashmir” (#335)
From: C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io <C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io> On Behalf Of 4speedfunk
Sent: Friday, December 3, 2021 6:19 AM To: C400@Catalina400-445.groups.io Subject: Re: [C400] Anchor roller replacement
Like several others, I could not find a replacement roller that would fit without modification. So, I bought a 6" bar of UV-resistant black Delrin (4" O.D.) from McMaster-Carr and made my own...
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Roger Calvert
Kim,
MarineDepotDirect.com
This worked for me. Roger J L Calvert SV Surprise #276
From: Kim Chapman
Sent: Thursday, December 2, 2021 10:14 AM To: C400 Forum C400 Forum Subject: [C400] Anchor roller replacement
I want to replace one of the anchor rollers and am struggling to find a supplier. My primary motivation is to have a roller with a "chain groove" in it. I'm hoping this will help reduce the amount of chain twisting that I experience. I am also considering machining a grove into the existing roller but not sure how practical this is. I launch the boat in early January and am hoping to have a solution in place prior to leaving Toronto.... Kim Chapman C320 #416
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