1975 Ericson 27 - unknown part

marcusn · #1 (**permalink**) 09-08-2007

This used boat is new to me, and I'm not sure what these two straps are for.
Appears they may wrap the stern pulpit?
note the riveted clasp on one of them. They are almost symetrically opposing, but one side appear slightly mis-shapen.

Any clues?

jackytdunaway · #2 (**permalink**) 09-08-2007

Might be a device to hang an anchor in. i have seen something similar

Sailormann · #3 (**permalink**) 09-08-2007

Looks like they are a set of brackets for some kind of pole or boathook maybe. One end of the pole would slide into the bracket with the closed end and the other end would drop into the bracket with the hooked end.

Then again - maybe just beer-holders of some kind....

gc1111 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-08-2007

My guess. Brackets to hang a Danforth type anchor from. Probably bent somewhat during usage.

speciald · #5 (**permalink**) 09-08-2007

Yep - Had one 20+ yrs ago to hang a small Danforth anchor from the pulpit.

sailingdog · #6 (**permalink**) 09-08-2007

They're anchor hangers... the stock of the Danforth would go in the hole and the other end would go into the hook-slot. Makes storing a Danforth-type anchor pretty simple.