March 2015
During the 2014 season we found that raising the anchor caused some damage - mainly cosmetic to the starboard gunwale near the bows where the chain tended to rub over them. While this problem would appear to a simple one which could be overcome by just holding the anchor clear of the boat, the physical weight of the anchor and chain if the boat was pitching or rolling made this impossible, especially if Kathleen was on anchor duties as the anchor weighs about the same as she does!
The simple solution was to fit a short length of Grade 316 angle iron to protect the gunwale.
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| Rebate cut in Gunwale |
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| Angle mitered and clamped into place |
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| M6 stainless steel bolts fitted to hold angle in place |
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| Fitted |
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| Brown sealant bead installed around angle to prevent water ingress |
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| Fitted! |
Having had the angle fitted for the full season (2015) Tra Bhui has virtually no anchor marks on her Gunwales as the stainless steel angle has provided the protection required.
When time permits I will remove the angle and polish it - but that is not a priority job.
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