Bow pulpit anchor roller and the anchor

[Royalllc]

Where can I get this section of the bow pulpit for Albin 28 flush deck? I just bought this boat and all working fine but the anchor windless. When the windless was removed, 80% of the hole stand side completely rotted inside. I am thinking either install a 1/2” aluminum plate then, install the anchor or replace the whole thing. How can I fix this rotted part, stop from rotting further and fill in missing rotted section inside the hole? Or buy an new one? Where can I get one?

[Jeremyvmd]

I don’t think your gonna be able to find one. But you can cut the glass off one side. Remove all the bad core (and some of the good) then replace and reglass it. Then once you are done cut the core back from any penetrations and fill with thickened epoxy to prevent it from happening again. It’s gonna be a pretty good sized project.

[Jeremyvmd]

A thought. If it’s only a shallow section that’s rotted you may just be able to cut out the bad core through the hole and fill the section with thickened epoxy

[MerryKate]

Royalllc - 100% candidate for a repair job. Not as intimidating as it may seem. The entire pulpit assembly is actually removable, if it makes more sense to unbolt it and take it inside for better access. If you're new to fiberglass repair it's still very doable. Pick up the West System repair manual and read through it. If you're not comfortable DIY, get a professional. Either way it can be rebuilt much stronger and better than it was.

[Tree]

It’s worth pulling it and strengthen it at the same time. These are pretty weak - my buddy managed to snap his in half while on the anchor in rough seas!

[Pitou]

The work can be done from the top while still leaving the pulpit on the boat, but depending upon your skill level as a DIY'er and how much damage you actually have and as earlier stated, it might be best to get the pulpit off and work from the underside to repair the core and strengthen the pulpit while preserving the topside fiberglass and gelcoat. If you're not comfortable get a fiberglass guy and make sure that they do it correctly.

To get started, remove the aluminum trim piece and the thin starboard under cover to expose the bottom of the pulpit.

Here are a couple of pictures to help you out.

Underside of Pulpit.jpg

Pilpit Removed.jpg

[Norseman]

. It’s worth pulling it and strengthen it at the same time. These are pretty weak - my buddy managed to snap his in half while on the anchor in rough seas!

Wow, I thought these were strong pieces, I walk all the up there to attach and/or adjust the snubber line frequently, never heard cracking noises or other warning signs, 220lbs, (100 kg)

How can I fix this rotted part, stop from rotting further and fill in missing rotted section inside the hole?

Is the whole pulpit cored, or just the part behind the bow..?

Since you windlass is already gone, I would remove the whole piece, take it to a shop (or your shop) turn it upside down and work from there. Remove all wood, fill with epoxy and also strengthen the design as mentioned above. Reinstall with new SS bolts/washers/nuts, then a new windlass to top it off.

I like the Lewmar 700 and the Rocna anchor with 1/4” G4 high test
chain:

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[Nancy]

The pulpit is easily removed, and it's a lot easier to do the repairs indoors. The top layer of our pulpit was only 1/4" thick. We reinforced it with 3/4" marine plywood and glassed it in.

As long as you're installing a new windlass, I recommend installing a short length of PVC pipe at the rode opening to make sure the rode drops smoothly into the anchor locker and doesn't get hung up on the bottom "layer" - see Kevin's photo above labeled Pulpit removed.

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[Royalllc]

The work can be done from the top while still leaving the pulpit on the boat, but depending upon your skill level as a DIY'er and how much damage you actually have and as earlier stated, it might be best to get the pulpit off and work from the underside to repair the core and strengthen the pulpit while preserving the topside fiberglass and gelcoat. If you're not comfortable get a fiberglass guy and make sure that they do it correctly.

To get started, remove the aluminum trim piece and the thin starboard under cover to expose the bottom of the pulpit.

Here are a couple of pictures to help you out.

Underside of Pulpit.jpg

Pilpit Removed.jpg

Great info. Thank you so much.

[Royalllc]

I don’t think your gonna be able to find one. But you can cut the glass off one side. Remove all the bad core (and some of the good) then replace and reglass it. Then once you are done cut the core back from any penetrations and fill with thickened epoxy to prevent it from happening again. It’s gonna be a pretty good sized project.

I think so. Thank you.

[Royalllc]

Thank you everyone for the very informative input!