Anchor Locker

[AKBASSKING]

OK experts out there. I am getting ready to re-install the teak bow pulpit on my 86 300DB. When looking at the anchor rope locker, it looks rather small and there is no access from topside. There is a door at the head of the berth.

Under the pulpit there is a big rectangle hole. My question is, can it be modified to put in a hatch door there?

The reason I am asking is in Alaska the standard length of anchor rope to carry is 600 feet. I would think having a door topside (like the new SR) would make it easier to organize your rope, if I can get 600 feet in it.

 

[kybishop]

I can not offer a lot of guidance in modifying topside as I have not done that. I was just going to comment that the 1982 210 Cuddy I have has the anchor hatch topside and the door/mirror at the end of the berth. However, I have seen the same year 210 Cuddy's without the anchor hatch topside. I was not aware they did not all have the anchor hatch and I am not clear why they would make them without it.

I have seen same major modifications made in cutting the fiberglass. One was in cutting the transom and installing a step through. I would think if you had some craftsman skill and the tools and the space on the deck, one could install a hatch quite successfully. I would think you would want to make sure you were not cutting through any important structural components to the bow. You may want to look for identical boats in year and model of yours and find some with the anchor hatch for help in locating it. As I found in the same year 210 cuddy by looking at pictures on line, some had it and some did not.

Good luck.

 

[Upstream]

On my 86 300DB, there is no pulpit,there is an 18" square hatch for the anchor locker. May not be much help to you, but nice to know there are some other 300db owners out there.

Rick in MD

 

[AKBASSKING]

I can not offer a lot of guidance in modifying topside as I have not done that. I was just going to comment that the 1982 210 Cuddy I have has the anchor hatch topside and the door/mirror at the end of the berth. However, I have seen the same year 210 Cuddy's without the anchor hatch topside. I was not aware they did not all have the anchor hatch and I am not clear why they would make them without it.

I have seen same major modifications made in cutting the fiberglass. One was in cutting the transom and installing a step through. I would think if you had some craftsman skill and the tools and the space on the deck, one could install a hatch quite successfully. I would think you would want to make sure you were not cutting through any important structural components to the bow. You may want to look for identical boats in year and model of yours and find some with the anchor hatch for help in locating it. As I found in the same year 210 cuddy by looking at pictures on line, some had it and some did not.

Good luck.

Thanks

 

[AKBASSKING]

On my 86 300DB, there is no pulpit,there is an 18" square hatch for the anchor locker. May not be much help to you, but nice to know there are some other 300db owners out there.

Rick in MD

Hey Rick,

We are in the process of restoring her and making modifications for Alaska. Can you take a picture of your bow and please send it to me. Thanks

 

[Upstream]

I'll get one later and post it here.

 

[Upstream]

The hatch was originally laminated plywood with teak trim but was replaced with starboard.

I think 600' of line would be a tight fit in there.

 

[CoralReefer]

I made mine out of Starboard and 1/2 teak trim from West Marine.

 

[BobHenry]

Hi Anchor locker,
I have an 86 sundancer 270 with a bow
hatch just aft of the pulpit. The way you describe it may be set up for installing one.
the hatch is hinged to toward the bow, basic
common sense. I keep 300 feet of line in the locker with the anchor and there is still room
for more than another 300 feet. I don't know
if this helps at all but your idea sounds good.
By the way I am new to this site and so far am getting mixed feelings over it. Some of
the people are regular down to earth but I get a sense you get a lot of schooled skippers, not tried and true. My grandfather skippered a
coastal schooner along the Maine coast which is where I boat. I don't have half his experience but I listen and pay attention to
people who have been around.

 

[Sorrento 25]

I think I see a windlass on your boat. Why do you need access topside with a windlass? Once in a while I'll access my anchor locker through the cabin hatch to clean up and check things but I never felt a need for a deck hatch with a windlass.