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Old 06 October 2013, 18:29   #1
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Anchor locker - protection ?

Can I line my anchor locker with something to provide a bit of protection from the anchor/chain thats going to get stowed in there.

What do others do ?

I was thinking of lining it with some neoprene or even just lino, so its water proof but has some give in it. Otherwise the anchor and chain will be jumping around all the time.

Its not the sort of shape that will take a plastic basket / bucket.
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Can I line my anchor locker with something to provide a bit of protection from the anchor/chain thats going to get stowed in there.

What do others do ?

I was thinking of lining it with some neoprene or even just lino, so its water proof but has some give in it. Otherwise the anchor and chain will be jumping around all the time.

Its not the sort of shape that will take a plastic basket / bucket.
I have always used rubber door mats the type with holes through them, worked well for me
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Rubber here too, I found a cut up plastic builders tub in the front of mine when I got it, worked well too.
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Old 06 October 2013, 18:43   #6
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That rubber mat looks perfect, cheers.

Just need to get a proper anchor and length of chain / rope thats more suited to Corsica.
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I've glued some old thin conveyer belt rubber to the inside of all my lockers, works a treat.
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Old rubber car mats work really well for me.

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I've glued some old thin conveyer belt rubber to the inside of all my lockers, works a treat.
Just what I use
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I got some cow mat for mine
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I've used an old bouyancy aid before. I pack it with rope coil which does the trick too!
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I have always used rubber door mats the type with holes through them, worked well for me
Agree tescos sell these and work well and can be clipped together when in place
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