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- Yamaha
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- 2015
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So after dragging my standard Yamaha anchor all over the lake last summer I decided to upgrade to a "Slide Anchor" box anchor, size small. I read about a lot of trouble stowing this design of anchor so I modified my locker to make sure the anchor was going to be secure, weight was transferred to the hull in a decent way, and also to pad the heck out of the entire locker in case I drop it when stowing or retrieving it.
I noticed that the hull design makes for some platforms where I could transfer the weight of the anchor if I had it sitting on a board. A 2x8 fits well, shaped to match the contours and notched for the rode bracket. I painted the plank with some primer and then some rubberized undercoating paint. I did not want the wood to contact the hull so I put some scraps of SeaDeck under the plank as insurance that I would not have wood to hull contact ever.
Starting with empty locker:
Plank made from a scrap of 2x8:
The plank is painted and SeaDek scraps applied where the weight will interface with the hull:
As for padding, I wanted good toughness in case of a dropped anchor but also good cushion. My answer was a two layer padding with the first layer on the hull from a pad that you put under gym equipment. On top of that and in contact with the anchor is some seriously bulletproof mat designed for steps and available at Lowes, "Secure Step". The exercise mat says it is waterproof and the Secure Step is water and mold resistant (made from tires). I know the area gets wet so I left some drainage paths but hopefully it drains/dries well and I will just have to keep an eye on that.
Secure Step packaging:
First layer of padding is cut to fit:
Installed in two pieces. I did not glue it down as I am not 100% sure this material will be right for a wet compartment. In case I need to replace it later I can undo the whole mod pretty easily and these pieces are held in place nicely by the rest of the assembly:
I secured the plank to the rear of the locker with three angle brackets and in the front I bent up a bracket and secured it to the back of the trailer eye loop.
I cut more mat to pad the rear bulkhead of the locker. The Secure Step lays down on top of the plank and extends onto the mat:
I put another piece of Secure Step forward of the first one, completely covering the entire locker where you might drop the anchor:
Originally I thought to lay the folded anchor on the plank but I saw how some guys have fit assembled box anchors in by hanging them from posts. I checked and sure enough mine fit assembled, standing on the plank. I goofed around a bit and found a great way to secure the top using the step ladder brackets (I removed my forward ladder as we never use it). After I took this picture I lined the entire locker entrance with more SeaDek scraps so I can minimize damage when accessing the anchor and also to provide a buffer between the anchor and the glass when the anchor is secured:
At the bottom I added two strap hooks on the plank to secure straps to hold the folded or assembled anchor to the plank, thus avoiding any jumping around in rough water. The other end of the straps are tied to a shackle attached to the anchor rode bracket.
Assembled configuration:
Folded configuration:
Completed protection for locker entrance:
Now I have two ways to mount the anchor depending on my needs and hopefully I've got enough protection in there to handle an accidental drop of the anchor. Next up is the gas strut mod for the locker door, parts arrive this week!
I noticed that the hull design makes for some platforms where I could transfer the weight of the anchor if I had it sitting on a board. A 2x8 fits well, shaped to match the contours and notched for the rode bracket. I painted the plank with some primer and then some rubberized undercoating paint. I did not want the wood to contact the hull so I put some scraps of SeaDeck under the plank as insurance that I would not have wood to hull contact ever.
Starting with empty locker:
Plank made from a scrap of 2x8:
The plank is painted and SeaDek scraps applied where the weight will interface with the hull:
As for padding, I wanted good toughness in case of a dropped anchor but also good cushion. My answer was a two layer padding with the first layer on the hull from a pad that you put under gym equipment. On top of that and in contact with the anchor is some seriously bulletproof mat designed for steps and available at Lowes, "Secure Step". The exercise mat says it is waterproof and the Secure Step is water and mold resistant (made from tires). I know the area gets wet so I left some drainage paths but hopefully it drains/dries well and I will just have to keep an eye on that.
Secure Step packaging:
First layer of padding is cut to fit:
Installed in two pieces. I did not glue it down as I am not 100% sure this material will be right for a wet compartment. In case I need to replace it later I can undo the whole mod pretty easily and these pieces are held in place nicely by the rest of the assembly:
I secured the plank to the rear of the locker with three angle brackets and in the front I bent up a bracket and secured it to the back of the trailer eye loop.
I cut more mat to pad the rear bulkhead of the locker. The Secure Step lays down on top of the plank and extends onto the mat:
I put another piece of Secure Step forward of the first one, completely covering the entire locker where you might drop the anchor:
Originally I thought to lay the folded anchor on the plank but I saw how some guys have fit assembled box anchors in by hanging them from posts. I checked and sure enough mine fit assembled, standing on the plank. I goofed around a bit and found a great way to secure the top using the step ladder brackets (I removed my forward ladder as we never use it). After I took this picture I lined the entire locker entrance with more SeaDek scraps so I can minimize damage when accessing the anchor and also to provide a buffer between the anchor and the glass when the anchor is secured:
At the bottom I added two strap hooks on the plank to secure straps to hold the folded or assembled anchor to the plank, thus avoiding any jumping around in rough water. The other end of the straps are tied to a shackle attached to the anchor rode bracket.
Assembled configuration:
Folded configuration:
Completed protection for locker entrance:
Now I have two ways to mount the anchor depending on my needs and hopefully I've got enough protection in there to handle an accidental drop of the anchor. Next up is the gas strut mod for the locker door, parts arrive this week!
. I tried a more lay mans approach by just covering the bottom of the locker with fitness matting. It worked okay, but I ended up covering the drainage hole and somehow water came in, but would not escape. Freaked me out big time when I opened the lid to the anchor locker and it was 3/4 filled with water. I decided to scrap the whole mini-mod because there is just not much room to maneuver in the locker especially with the added weight of the anchor. 
