Windlass anchor not tight

[pressure23]

My first Grady with a windlass, maybe it's just how it is but I don't like how the anchor isn't tight in the windlass and the chain is elevated and not flat. Is this just luck of draw, or anyway to get it flat?

 

[Halfhitch]

As long as the tip of the anchor is not hitting the fiberglass of the bow, you're good. I couldn't tell if you have a restraint on the chain, but it's a necessity when running fast or on the highway.

 

[DennisG01]

It kind of looks like that's a roller meant for a fluke anchor?

But, as mentioned above - if it works it works.

And, yes, don't forget the safety chain... unless you like the option of the anchor ending up in your prop.... or acting as a, well, an anchor on the highway!

 

[Sardinia306Canyon]

From the position of the anchor it looks to me as anchor cant pulled back all the way to sut flat and against the roller, is moving around and can't be pulled tight to the anchor roller to lock it in place. Not that it does not work, but not what i would like to have.
As Dennis mentioned, it's probably the wrong anchor for the roller, the ancors shank or general shape avoid that anchor sit flat and firm against the roller.
If anchor is unfortunately moving and another anchor is not a option, the anchor blocking device below will keep anchor from moving IF anchor can pushed down to be flat with roller assembly.
Chris

 

[DennisG01]

Ummm... I just looked at the picture even closer. I suggested the wrong anchor because I only saw a bolt for one roller. But looking closer, it appears there is a hole where a second (lower/first) roller should be. Do you NOT have a roller there? You can see this better than us.