What’s this?

[Gazzago]

Can anyone tell me what this is? It’s on the top of my anchor locker. Valiant Pt520.

[Steve509926]

Not got a clue Gaz! Looks very homemade.
Nice to see you back on Ribnet, any pics of your new ride?

[Gazzago]

Thanks Steve

Yeah we’ve had a Merry Fisher pilot house for a few years. Very nice but I’m looking forward to the rib experience again.

Just bought an older Valiant PT520 with a 80 Hp Mercury. Needs some work but should be a nice boat with a little tlc.

Will add some pictures once I’ve put it all back together again 😄.

[CJL]

May its to hold your anchor on top of the box so its ready to use?

[User name]

Originally Posted by Gazzago

Can anyone tell me what this is? It’s on the top of my anchor locker. Valiant Pt520.
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It looks like it might have been an anchor arm. Kinda like a little boom arm that you drag the anchor through instead of across the tubes. Only speculation, but the fitting location would fit with that too.

[Gazzago]

I thought something to do with the anchor. It’s very close to the tubes on the bow so would have to be a very short anchor. I’ve never heard of an anchor arm. Interesting.

[paintman]

Stating the obvious, but any details of the previous owner?

[Gazzago]

He didn’t know. Bought it to fish from and only used it a couple of times. To difficult for him to launch with his health conditions.