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Plath Windless
(Repainted with Endura Ex 2C Topcoat)

Undercoat Endura Technician











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Bow Roller and Anchor






Bow roller design - test model

Taking a mold off of the bow for a bow roller
Mold for bow roller
Filled and fared Ready for gel
Gelled
Lay up done Fairing Started


Initial Fairing Complete
Removed from mold


Trimmed


Testing windless and establishing height of opening in bulwark. (anchor stock brakes tape at 8 1/2 inches above deck.



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Opening Cut through bulwark
Bow roller positioned in opening in preparation for glassing flange around assembly

Flange  Glassed In place


First trim







Anchor Rode









  • Chain 100 feet
  • 5/8th Nylon 150 feet
  • Spare chain rode stored in engine room, starboard side under steps
  • Spare anchor stored under at cockpit deck (center section)


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18groundtackle 12/17/22