[Rhodes22-list] Anchoring

[Mitch Mitchell]

Thanks Roger, I hadn't even thought about the curvature. Very helpful!

On Sat, Oct 28, 2023 at 9:03 PM ROGER PIHLAJA <roger_pihlaja at msn.com> wrote:

> Hi Mitch
>
> Well, it's not an exact replacement for the GBI standard issue chock; but,
> a Forespar M/N: 950001  3-1/2" straight chock will work.  The toe rail has
> a fairly tight curvature up that close to the bow.  The chock has no
> curvature, so you want a fairly short one in order for it to fit on top of
> the toe rail.  West Marine has them in stock (C/N: 162149) for $9.99 each.
> These chocks require #10 flat head screws, which is still plenty strong
> enough.  Good Luck!
>
> Roger Pihlaja
> S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
> ________________________________
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of
> Mitch Mitchell <mitchpadl at gmail.com>
> Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2023 6:09 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Anchoring
>
> Awesome, that's very helpful. Do you recommend a specific size chock?
> Thanks!!
>
> On Sat, Oct 28, 2023 at 5:07 PM ROGER PIHLAJA <roger_pihlaja at msn.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Mitch,
> >
> > I've never had to remove my bow line chocks.  So, just for snicks and
> > grins, this afternoon, I pulled one of the fasteners to see how the
> factory
> > attached them.  The fastener was a stainless steel 1/4" flat head X 2"
> long
> > wood screw.  The screw was bedded in some sort of caulk and the toe rail
> is
> > solid FRP.  When I reinstalled the screw, I used Boat Life Seal
> > polyurethane/silicone sealant.  This bow line chock is loaded in
> > compression and shear, not tension.  The wood screw is not likely to ever
> > pull out.
> >
> > Roger Pihlaja
> > S/V Dynamic Equilibrium
> > ________________________________
> > From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of
> > Peter Nyberg <peter at sunnybeeches.com>
> > Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2023 3:32 PM
> > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Anchoring
> >
> > Mitch,
> >
> > Yes, you can just screw the chocks into the toe rail, but don't use 5200.
> > 5200 is a 'forever' adhesive.  There a very few places that I would say
> > it's use is appropriate, and this is certainly _not_ one.  The screws
> will
> > do the work of holding the chocks in place.
> >
> > Since you'd just be screwing into fiberglass, I'd argue that even a
> > sealant isn't really necessary. But if you decide to use one, get one
> from
> > a marine supply store, not a home store.
> >
> > I'd be a little generous in sizing the pilot hole for the screws.  You
> > don't want to risk having the screws acting like wedges, and potentially
> > splitting the toe-rail.
> >
> > The message about using a tap was referring to the option of drilling
> > holes, then tapping threads, and using bolts rather than screws.  On my
> > boat, this approach was used for jib sheet tracks and winches.  If you
> > don't have experience tapping threads, I'd stick to wood screws.
> > Hopefully, it goes without saying that the screws should be stainless
> steel.
> >
> > --Peter
> >
> > > On 2023-10-28, at 08:11:19 EDT, Mitch Mitchell wrote:
> > >
> > > I would really like to install them in the toe rail and wondering if I
> > can just
> > > screw them in with some 5200? Has anyone else done this? There is no
> > access to
> > > the backside of the toe rail and if I put them on the deck the line
> will
> > rub
> > > against the toe rail.  I did see one message in the archives talking
> > about using
> > > a tap but couldn't really follow the technique.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>