This small extension of our bow is considerably shorter, and stronger than our previous anchor roller/platform. In addition, there is a chain plate to accept a masthead forestay (bare wire) or a spinnaker tack.
I rented some scaffolding to make this project comfortable. As one might imagine, the sprit being straight and true was of utmost importance. The scaffold made this measuring and “eye-balling” a practical affair.
This summer we added a small metal lathe to the shop tools. The need for construction of rudder bearings, sheet rollers and other things round necessitated the purchase of an Atlas 618. UHMW rollers were turned to accommodate the 3/8 chain as well as the shank of a Rocna 15. Cheek blocks will then box the rollers in, and attach the two roller shafts to one another.
Rollers
Sailing Vessel Eleanor Tarr 