I have both my bower, kedge, and their associated rollers mounted on my bowsprit. Both of their chain rodes manage to scar the brightwork every season and I dutifully touch it up once again. I'd like nothing more than a few strategically placed chafe pads of 3/16" bronze but I've never wanted it enough to to actually do something about it.
This year I found a piece of Treadmaster on the clearance shelf of a local chandlery. Cheap is always good at least temporarily.
I touched up the spots which needed it and let it cure. Then I made a couple templates, cut the Treadmaster to fit, and laid it in place. It has a sticky back but just after the picture was taken I ran a few stainless screws along the perimeters, just because.
Now I'll just have to see how it stands up to abuse this summer!
Anchor chain vs bowsprit varnish
Moderator: Jim Walsh
Anchor chain vs bowsprit varnish
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- The starting point, damn chain.
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- The finished project, minus a couple screws.
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Jim Walsh
Ex Vice Commodore
Ex Captain-Northeast Fleet
CD31 ORION
The currency of life is not money, it's time
Ex Vice Commodore
Ex Captain-Northeast Fleet
CD31 ORION
The currency of life is not money, it's time