240 Bow Roller question

Winnie UK · Dec 16, 2024

Hi All,
Can anyone tell me if a Bow Roller is an original feature or after market on a 2000 240.. I have one on my 2000 edition but it’s positioned in a place that is really unusable.. it’s located forward of the Nav light by 6 inches and sits lower than the Nav light.. this means when lowering the anchor the chain trails over the Nav light plus rubs the gel coat before reaching the roller.. if original it was a very poor design..
any feedback would be appreciated… or any ideas to improve… obviously a new roller would be the obvious..!!!

Techmitch · Dec 16, 2024

Post some pictures?

Winnie UK · Dec 16, 2024

Techmitch said:
Post some pictures?

Hi, thanks..
this is best pic I have at the moment..
Will post more when back at the boat…

Techmitch · Dec 16, 2024

That doesn't look factory to me. Maybe @Lazy Daze will chime in.

BillK2632 · Dec 16, 2024

That is not factory. I don't think the 240da came or even had an option for an anchor pulpit or windlass. If you look at the larger DA's that have them, the nav lights are split and mounted port and stbd. I think for that roller or any pulpit/roller to be of any use you would need to change your nav light.

Here is the original brochure for a 2000 240:

https://owners-resources.searayweb.com/model-archive-files/1C1_27_74DERNX0P034.pdf

Winnie UK · Dec 16, 2024

BillK2632 said:
That is not factory. I don't think the 240da came or even had an option for an anchor pulpit or windlass. If you look at the larger DA's that have them, the nav lights are split and mounted port and stbd. I think for that roller or any pulpit/roller to be of any use you would need to change your nav light.

Here is the original brochure for a 2000 240:

https://owners-resources.searayweb.com/model-archive-files/1C1_27_74DERNX0P034.pdf

Thanks very much…. I gathered that was the case….
Winter project to overcome..
Thanks for all your help…

Lazy Daze · Dec 17, 2024

Thatnks, Mitch! On some models in some years there was an option for just that - typically it was referred to as a "bow roller" not an anchor roller. It is not designed like an anchor roller when you can just let the anchor free fall right from the locker - but it does help as you can stand straight up and behind the locker while dropping/pulling the rode out/in.

That's going back way too far for me to remember if it was an option on your boat, though! Plus, there are sometimes different options for a model depending on if it was US built or not.

Whether a factory option, or not, it looks like a nice one.

Techmitch · Dec 17, 2024

Lazy Daze said:
Thatnks, Mitch! On some models in some years there was an option for just that - typically it was referred to as a "bow roller" not an anchor roller. It is not designed like an anchor roller when you can just let the anchor free fall right from the locker - but it does help as you can stand straight up and behind the locker while dropping/pulling the rode out/in.

That's going back way too far for me to remember if it was an option on your boat, though! Plus, there are sometimes different options for a model depending on if it was US built or not.

Whether a factory option, or not, it looks like a nice one.

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Winnie UK · Dec 17, 2024

Techmitch said:
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Thanks Lazy Daze….
I appreciate your opinion… now you mention about standing lowering the anchor it makes complete sense.. I guess it’s designed more for retrieving the anchor safely without damaging the bow..

Lazy Daze · Dec 18, 2024

Winnie UK said:
Thanks Lazy Daze….
I appreciate your opinion… now you mention about standing lowering the anchor it makes complete sense.. I guess it’s designed more for retrieving the anchor safely without damaging the bow..

Yes, that's true - it's easier to retrieve without scratching anything. It definitely takes the strain off your back. But it does help in deployment, as well... once you get things settled into the roller.

My 215EC didn't have any type of roller... but I cheated and used the bow rail. It actually worked really well. Of course, I stopped when I got to the chain and lifted it over!

Winnie UK · Dec 20, 2024

Lazy Daze said:
Yes, that's true - it's easier to retrieve without scratching anything. It definitely takes the strain off your back. But it does help in deployment, as well... once you get things settled into the roller.

My 215EC didn't have any type of roller... but I cheated and used the bow rail. It actually worked really well. Of course, I stopped when I got to the chain and lifted it over!

Great to read this…. Looking forward to getting mine back in the water and using this tactic…. I will update once done… thank you everyone for your help…

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