Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: how do you refinish an anchor ?
Posted by rfuerst911sc on 03/22/13 - 4:17 PM
#1
My 13 footer came with a river anchor that had a fair amount of surface rust. I have wire brushed the rust and have sprayed Rustoleum rusty metal primer on it. But what to use for a topcoat ? Paint or a rubber coating like Dip It or maybe truck bed liner ? I want to protect the anchor and the boats storage locker. So what to use ?
Posted by fishrswim on 03/22/13 - 5:44 PM
#2
I'd forget the paint or whatever and take it to a hot dip galvanizing shop. It'll come out looking like new. Rubber coatings etc won't last and will inhibit the anchor digging in for a good set. this works for anchor rode chain also.
Posted by SeaLevel on 03/23/13 - 1:55 AM
#3
I use Rustoleum cold galvanize on mine and touch it up as it wears off.
Posted by rfuerst911sc on 03/23/13 - 3:43 AM
#4
I think I'll just paint it and use it, not going to spend much money when new ones can be bought for not much money. Thanks
Posted by Bake on 03/23/13 - 9:58 AM
#5
What part of GA. are you boating in? If your on the coast you will need a fluke style sooner of later.
Posted by rfuerst911sc on 03/23/13 - 12:49 PM
#6
Bake wrote:
What part of GA. are you boating in? If your on the coast you will need a fluke style sooner of later.
I'm in Marietta and plan to only boat in inland lakes so the river anchor should be fine. I have yet to put this boat in the water it was purchased as a project but I am very close to being done. Hope to have her in the water in April.
Posted by Bake on 03/24/13 - 4:35 AM
#7
Yes it should be fine. I just see a lot of people down on the coast that underestimate the current in tidal areas.
Posted by CES on 03/24/13 - 7:59 AM
#8
Cheaper and easier to just use the rusty one or go buy a new one.