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Bowrollers

dickkilroy

dickkilroy

Richard Kilroy
On the archived 6/18 through 12/17 Board, several discussions of
bowrollers were posted. I have called the Tampa shop that makes
these bowrollers, but have not been able to establish contact.
SeaTreat, I believe, has successfully ordered and installed
these bowrollers. Anyone with additional knowledge of how I may
proceed to do the same would be appreciated.
 
Cary,
I asked Morgan about getting an additional bow roller several months ago. They told me that the bow rollers for the 382's were made by JTR Enterprises 813 321-6321.
I hope that helps you.
Larry
 
A bowroller should be designed for the anchor that will fit in it. The roller that I found on my 382 was poorly designed and would not accomodate the anchor I wanted. It also extended to far away from the hull and lacked adequate support and backing. I went to a local marine metal shop and had a one piece double roller that support both a 45# CQR and 33# Bruce. Let me know if you would like further details.
 
Jim,
You are absoltely correct. Anchors must fit and be secured properly on a bowroller. The 382 bowroller is perfect for a Danforth. My CQR did not fit well. Simpson-Lawrence provides the exact dimensions for CQR & Delta bowrollers. They do not make allowance for the 382 bulwarks. I don't think that is a problem. A piece can be welded on (I think).
Designing and having a bowroller custom built is not for the average person, but is a natural thing to do for someone (such as yourself) who understands design and stress factors.
Regarding Lee Sails: I met with the owner, Cal, at Southerly this morning. He measured mast & boom took down a lot of dimensions such as slides, gooseneck, etc. Looked over the old sail and made more notes (jack line, reef points, etc).
I have a positive feeling that this is going to be a good experience. Only time will tell. I will keep the group advised.
Larry

 
A anchor setup should be an item that any boat owner should devote time and money on. The anchor or anchors will protect your vessel. A roller or rollers are important and should be designed for the vessel. It doesn't take an engineer to design a proper support for an anchor. A roller should not extend to far forward that it will bend or deflect when a downward stress is applied. It also must hold the anchor or anchors firmly inplace when the vessel is at sea. Any good metal shop will build a proper roller, you just have to pay the price for good workmanship. A anchor and the bow roller is a most important part of any vessel that leaves the dock!
 
Jim -- Are the bowrollers on your boat those designed and made by JTR Enterprises -- the same rollers that Morgan placed on the 382's? I wanted to know what they looked like and if a Delta and Danforth would work on them -- well, of course. I've called JTR and was promised a photo, but I have yet to receive the picture. I'm stuck; its either 2 of the JTR rollers for $700 or $2000 for one designed and built locally. I ONLY want to add the real deal, however. Things that don't work when you really need them are out of consideration to me.
 
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