Anchor Rein info

[Cmt31478]

This message goes out to anyone that has an anchor rein setup on their rigs. I have called Attwood marine about these and they no longer manufacture them nor do they have parts for them. So I had to figure out a way to get mine working. I have rebuilt mine and had to do some research. If anyone needs help respooling fixing the springs or repairing them pm me and I will do my best to talk you thru it. I finally found a way to make the rubber grab piece also called the brake in the schematic so mine would operate properly. I hope this will help anyone. I love these things and wish they still made them. Stay safe with this crappy weather going on.

[Whiteboat]

Good information.

They were still made as of 2018. I had Ranger install one on my new Z520c.

For unloading the boat alone, they are great. I have been installing or had them installed on all my boats since 1985.

[bassnut1]

Just got one off E Bay, paid too much, but it was great on my old boat.

[bassboat1]

Thanks for the post. I bought a couple back in '89, had to put new rope on the bow unit this past season. Wish I could find a replacement end (snapped one off in a hasty launch... got lucky and the wind blew the boat back in lol.)

[Rip Bass]

Thanks for the post. I bought a couple back in '89, had to put new rope on the bow unit this past season. Wish I could find a replacement end (snapped one off in a hasty launch... got lucky and the wind blew the boat back in lol.)

Are you talking about the cleat/wingnut that screws onto the shaft?

[Cmt31478]

Good information.

They were still made as of 2018. I had Ranger install one on my new Z520c.

For unloading the boat alone, they are great. I have been installing or had them installed on all my boats since 1985.

Yeah I’ve called attwood marine a couple times hoping they’d find parts in a desk drawer or say they decided to make the anchor rein 3 lol. But no luck yet. I’ve owned an 86 373V years back that had three on it. Had to redo all but they had the parts back then. Made it easy. But now I had to order one from eBay and figure the pieces out. Only issue I really have is the rubber around the rope (the brake) is too hard to get the rope out and hard as a rock. So I finally found a good replacement rubber. I’ll have to see how long it will last but looks like it will work for now.

[bassboat1]

Are you talking about the cleat/wingnut that screws onto the shaft?

Nope, the black button/ring at the business end. I popped that ring off, and don't trust baling wire (sacrilege, right?)

[Coyoteprinter]

Is this process something that can be described and posted so we all can try and rebuild ours?

[Cmt31478]

Is this process something that can be described and posted so we all can try and rebuild ours?

Well I can try. Each scenario is a little different depending on what part is messed up.

[Cmt31478]

Ok everyone so I was wondering. If I make a YouTube video and attach the link do you think people will watch it? It would be easier to do that that explain in writing.

[Coyoteprinter]

I think with the number of older boats out there that have these anchor reins on them, there would be a bunch of interest. I know I'd definitely watch it.

[paulrodbender]

Mine came with 2 and never really cared for them. I actually took them off and just used the cleat part with a SS carriage bolt through the center of the cleat up on the bow.

[Cmt31478]

Mine came with 2 and never really cared for them. I actually took them off and just used the cleat part with a SS carriage bolt through the center of the cleat up on the bow.

Please let me know if you still have them.

[Cmt31478]

I think with the number of older boats out there that have these anchor reins on them, there would be a bunch of interest. I know I'd definitely watch it.

Ok I’ll get to work on it. Might take a day or two but I’ll get it dun. Thanks for the input

[JRO_1399]

bassnut1 you just purchased one of my most prized possessions...

[paulrodbender]

Please let me know if you still have them.

Replied to your PM

[bassnut1]

bassboat1, PM sent


JRO, have been looking for a Anchor Rein for months, then saw on ebay. I'm glad i was the only bid. HaHa

[Cmt31478]

See that’s what I mean why did they stop making them and selling parts for them. The majority of everything I’ve read up on these people loved them. They make anchoring and tie up a breeze. First video I’ve made about these so it may take me a few days. Thanks yall

[Chiggerscott]

Cool. Looking forward to your Vid. I have 3 to restore on my 95 488VS

[mm4bass]

Cmt3178 did you make the video? I want to replace the rope in mine but could use some guidance. I don't want to mess up the loaded spring. Thanks!