Fixing an anchor to the deck

Started by lesfac 11 years ago

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Fixing an anchor to the deck

Glue is most peoples choice I think, either instant or epoxy 2 mix. But as with most glues its the surface its bonded to is the problem. As its not an off the shelf anchor your physical idea is best. Could you use thin wire looped around, and through the deck, then twisted together.Double amount of holes I know, put a dab of epoxy over the holes before feeding the wire.

#3 11 years ago

Fixing an anchor to the deck

My Perkasa

#2 11 years ago

Fixing an anchor to the deck

HI Les
I have my anchor fitted to my Perkasa with just a drop of superglue on the anchor and a couple of drops on the chain,
Have been sailing this model now for over 12 months and never had a problem. But if unsure the idea with pins sounds good to me a small dab of glue on the pins should prevent any water getting through, although I sail mine at a fast speed I don't get any water on the bow.
Happy sailing
Peter

#1 11 years ago

Fixing an anchor to the deck

I am gradually adding detail to my 49 inch Perkasa whilst also having great fun sailing it.
I have just made the Danforth type anchor out of brass soldered together.
I am wondering how people usually fix this type of thing to the deck. I am wary of glue as I don't want the anchor to drop off if the glue gives up. Also if you use so little as to be invisible it may not be secure enough.
My idea at the moment is to solder two 1/16 pins to the anchor and drill holes in the deck to accept them.
If I slightly bend the pins towards each other they would stay in place by spring pressure yet be able to be pulled off the deck. The downside is the holes in the deck being a route for water ingress.
Other peoples methods would be much appreciated
Les

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Fixing an anchor to the deck

Fixing an anchor to the deck

Fixing an anchor to the deck

Fixing an anchor to the deck

Fixing an anchor to the deck