Topic: Stemhead / Anchor Arrangements
I am sorry that my contributions on the last thread on this subject turned into a bit of a digression. However, it was and is great to get such support from the forum members.
To get us back on to a new stemhead I am starting a new thread.
For your interest, I have posted to the gallery the stemhead and anchor arrangements of a recently rejeuvenated Alberg 30 named Shamrock. The bobstay shown is a stainless rod. This not only makes it more durable when bumped by the anchor, but it also reinforces the whole setup so that if anchor loads are large, then the bobstay helps to support the sprit. This boat has a windlass, and the anchors are hung in such a way that the anchor rode passes cleanly from the roller, through the chock to the windlass.
The solution is interesting, although I am reluctant to hang so much weight so far forward on our little boats. And is a windlass really necessary for our little boats? Hmmmmm.