Yesterday, in order to install ‘Sandpiper’s’ centreplate, I
had to remove a small section of the cover that seals the top of her centreplate
case. Today I replaced it with a piece of transparent Polycarbonate so that I
now have an observation window at the forward end of the case. In future I
shall be able to remove the window when and if I have to extract the
centreplate.
Not long ago I saw a bargain on Ebay for a 5 kilogram
Danforth anchor, complete with 2 metres of 6 millimetre galvanised chain and 30
metres of 12 millimetre warp. The whole lot came to a total of £44.99,
including free delivery. Needless to say, I took advantage of the offer, but when
the package arrived by courier and I examined the anchor I thought it was a
trifle large for my 14 foot boat.
Nevertheless, I can be assured that it will
hold when a smaller, lighter one may not.
Finding a place to stow it has been problematical, but I
think I have found a solution. The foredeck is the obvious location where it
will be handy for instant use. There it will be well away from the ship’s
compass, and the weight will help with the longitudinal balance of the boat. I shall
want plenty of weight at the bow to counteract my weight when I’m in the
cockpit and that of the outboard.
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