E32 Bowsprit / roller
Date: November 11, 1999
From: Bob and Sandy Warren rwarren@inna.net
I notice that a bow roller for anchor was an option for the Endeavour 32. I am wondering where any owners out there have this option, or better yet, have installed one and would share information on what they did.
The built-in anchor locker is not large enough to hold a really big Danforth. I have had troubles occasionally getting Danforths to bite and am considering a plow anchor, but need some sort of bow roller/bowsprit from which to deploy and on which to store it.
Date: November 12, 1999
From: Bob Flath oldthumper@istnet.net
For Bob and Sandy investigating an anchor roller. I have one. It was installed on my E32 when I bought her. It works fine. It isn't anything motorized or automatic, but I stow my working anchor on it. Makes me look rather menacing, especially approaching anyone! I use a Danforth very successfully, but this roller would work with a plow (fixed or swivel). All this depends on the bottom you're trying to work with.
I don't know the manufacturer off hand, but I can try to see if there are identifying marks on the hardware if you need them. Cheers
Date: November 12, 1999
From: Kevin Coon kkcoon@worldnet.att.net
Greetings,
I put two bow rollers on my 32, I used the ones that can be found in boating supply catalogs for the bruce anchor-they work well for up to a 45 lb plow (maybe bigger, I don't know)
I backed them with 1/2" aluminum plate and ran the rodes back to a windlass. I stow the rode for one in the existing rope locker in front of the anchor locker. I added another locker below the existing anchor locker that the rode feeds to. If you have a fax , I can fax a sketch on the added locker.
Date: November 12, 1999
From: Tom Gilbert TGil95746@aol.com
I have info on the bow roller !!!! I DO NOT HAVE IT, BUT 2 e32'S IN THE MARINA DO. Both installations get mounted to the starboard side of the roller furling assembly. The toe rail is cut away flush with the deck, and back far enough to mount a fairlead inboard of the toe rail, and just aft of the chrome plate of the roller assembly. One was done properly, large phillips head stainless steel screws into the deck, the other one will have to be redone this next season, as it rocks loosely on the deck. The chain goes into the deck anchor locker, with rope rode going forward and into the hawse pipe. Hope this helps .....Capt
Date: November 18, 1999
From: Bob Flath oldthumper@istnet.net
OK. Some pix of the anchor roller mounting, such as they are. It is mounted by a strap straight on the bow (a view I could not get while in her slip as she is) and side mounts. The rails are 7/8ths, I believe, and side bolts are 1/2 inch, bow bolts are 3/4 inch I believe. There are three front bolts (maybe four). I'll send seven pix separately and hope they help. This rig has actually helped protect the bow several times during higher wind and docking manuvers (poorly done).
Date: December 8, 1999
From: Bradd Wilson marina@portcolborne.com
We have installed 2 anchor rollers on Enchante, our Endeavour 32; 1 for a 25 lb CQR with 75 feet of chain and 1 for a 25 lb Danforth with 25 feet of chain and 100 feet of rope. The CQR is mounted slightly off center to port of the headstay. It is the "universal bow roller URM-4" and the Danforth hangs from the pulpit on an "Anchor-Lok Pulpit Holder" with the rode leading over the bow on a "Medium Bow Roller AR-3". All chain rode is stored in the anchor locker with the rope going thru the haus pipe to the interior. This system has worked effectively over 2000 miles of cruising last year alone although care must be shown when organising the chain to fit.
Date: October 31, 2000
From: Jay Call jaycall@mediaone.net
I have been looking around for a bowsprit/roller assembly that is both attractive and functional. I've located a good-looking teak bowsprit assembly from an outfit called Teakflex, in Pawcatuck, CT (1-860-599-9005; email: teakflex.com; website at www.sspboatsite.com/teakflex). The assembly can support to rollers, one of which can be offset. Before I invest (the whole thing will run someplace between $1,300 and $1,900), I'd be interested to know if any of you have any experience with this company, or Ken Clift, the man who runs it. In addition, is there anyone outthere with a spritless E-32 (mine's a '78 model) located in any one of the following locations, who would be willing to let Mr. Clift on board to take measurements/make templates, etc.:
Brewer Yacht Yard at Mystic.
Masons Island Marina, Mystic.
Mystic River Marina
Mystic Shipyard.
Dodsons Marina, Stonington.
Crocker's Boatyard, New London.
Spicers Marina, Noank.
Cedar Island Marina, Clinton.
Pilots Point Marina, Westbrook.
Pilots Point Marina North Yard, Westbrook.
Old Lyme Marina, Old Lyme.
I would really appreciate any information/assistance you can offer, and would be willing to pay for your time. Thanks.
Date: November 6, 2001
From: David Glasser agavedave@msn.com
Greetings,
I am considering adding a (re)moveable second forestay to my E-32 behind the exisiting one. I have decided it would be best to move the existing forestay and genoa roller-furling foreward, which would require a bowsprit or forestay. Does anyone have plans/specs on how to construct one? Also, any ideas of what modifications would be needed to the existing forestay/roller furling assembly to accommodate the added distance forward?
Date: November 6, 2001
From: Paul Uhl endvr32@endeavourowners.com
David,
I'd be happy to forward your question on to the group, however you should realize that such a change to your E32 is a very significant one and one that the boat wasn't designed for--assuming you intend to move the forestay. I wouldn't do it without consulting with a boat designer. Not only will it change the balance of the boat, but it probably will create some undesirable characteristics. Not only will it increase the area of the foretriangle (headsail), but you need to understand that the design of the hull form was considered at the same time as the rig selection. Adding an inner forestay is an easier option that doesn't affect the handling of the boat as significantly.
I know there are a few E32s that have added an inner forestay to their E32s primarily to hank on a smaller storm sail, closer to the mast where it would be needed.
If you're looking for better light air performance, I'd recommend an asymmetrical spinnaker--they're like a genoa on steroids and a lot easier to handle than a symmetrical spinnaker.
As far as we know, Endeavour never created an E32 with bowsprit. Although some owners have added them to facilitate easier handling of their ground tackle.
Let me know what you want to do. If you do want us to ask the group, could I ask you to clarify why you want to do this.
