To bowsprit or to not bowsprit??!!

[julianj08]

Hi all… my 74 DC which I just bought has no bowsprit…. The bow anchor was tie to cleats in the deck… there are no guides or track to run the anchor line into the water… it must have been the lube just hanged over the edge of the deck…Would it be useful to have a bowsprit??? Or not necessary Considering the age of the boat and the fact it never had one all these years…ThanksJohn

[rsmith]

If you anchor a lot it’s great. I don’t anchor so never needed one.

[SEVEN]

It’s so easy to use. Opens up the deck space and adds a very good look to the bow.

[Pascal]

It depends on how you use the boat. We anchor a lot so having a pulpit and roller is a must along with a windlass that will smoothly feed the chain into the locker.

If you rarely anchor, you may not need it. You may be able to find a used pulpit otherwise a roller maybe enough especially with a claw anchor which will not stick out as much as danforth

[Timeless72]

Always loved the look of a good bowsprit. Keep an eye on those deck attachments though. My dad's old boat had massive water intrusion years ago from a deck mounted anchor.