Bow Chock Update

Dug · Post by **Dug** » Mar 20th, '07, 16:16

I have information!

I need to gauge real interest in how many bow chocks there is a demand for. If you don't remember, I contacted a foundry run by an acquaintance. They cast in stainless. We talked about the possibility of tooling up the ability to make imitation Bertram bow chocks. By imitation I mean that they wouldn't be factory original pieces. They would be solid one piece, without the removable top pieces. I don't think they would be able to accommodate the nav. lights, but that is fine, as most don't work well long term located the old fashioned way.

Rough pricing would absolutely depend on demand, so would you do me a favor? Would you reply if you were interested in one? This would not commit you to anything, and would only be an expression of interest at this point. The pricing looks like it could be reasonable, and it would be a good piece. I don't want to talk price now however, as it would really depend on how many there is interest for. More pieces, lower prices.

I think I would need to see 15-20 to make it go at all.

So, if you were interested in a bow chock, and would like one made of polished stainless, let me know! We can go from there!

Thanks,

Dug

mikepelham · Post by **mikepelham** » Mar 20th, '07, 16:18

I am interested. On another note, have not forgot about Westebeke. I will be in Danbury, CT next week and will talk with our rep.

Thanks

In Memory of Vicroy · Post by **In Memory of Vicroy** » Mar 20th, '07, 16:46

Dug, I'd be interested in one, assuming it would be a direct replacement (drop in the same bolt holes, etc).

UV

Rit · Post by **Rit** » Mar 20th, '07, 17:20

Dug,

Following UV's theme, if it is a direct replacement, then yes, I'd be interested in one too.

Rit

ScottD · Post by **ScottD** » Mar 20th, '07, 19:45

I am interested in one as well Dug. Thanks for the effort.

ScottD

Rawleigh · Post by **Rawleigh** » Mar 20th, '07, 20:08

Ditto

John F. · Post by **John F.** » Mar 20th, '07, 20:19

I'd be interested also.

Capt. DQ · Post by **Capt. DQ** » Mar 20th, '07, 21:05

I'm interested in one

DQ

AndreF · Post by **AndreF** » Mar 20th, '07, 21:11

Me too.

Harry Babb · Post by **Harry Babb** » Mar 20th, '07, 22:31

Count me in

Harry Babb

Terry Frank · Post by **Terry Frank** » Mar 21st, '07, 07:37

I'm in.

Dug · Post by **Dug** » Mar 21st, '07, 08:00

So far 9, and yes, I would make sure it was a direct replacement. It has got to look feel and roughly function (not including the electrical) the same or in my mind, there is no point.

Like I said, 9 and counting! Many thanks!

Dug

thuddddddd · Post by **thuddddddd** » Mar 21st, '07, 08:07

Terry, get me one too. Can never have to may morrings(now with the replacement 653's I got 4)

JGomber · Post by **JGomber** » Mar 21st, '07, 08:20

Although Triton II has a teak pulpit and the chock can no longer be used a board...I want one, too. It'll look great on a teak base on my desk!

Doug Crowther · Post by **Doug Crowther** » Mar 21st, '07, 12:22

me too

JP Dalik · Post by **JP Dalik** » Mar 21st, '07, 14:21

If I don't jump in you know the old one will fall off. I'm in.

IRGuy · Post by **IRGuy** » Mar 22nd, '07, 06:42

Do any of you know it the 31 bow chock is the same as the 33? Mine ( on a B33) still works electrically, but is pitted and needs to be rechromed. There might be others on the B33 site as well who might be interested if they are the same.

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Mar 22nd, '07, 08:56

I'd be interested, depending on the final price

Dug · Post by **Dug** » Mar 22nd, '07, 11:53

I don't know about the 33, or 35, but the 28 had the same chock. Timmy, you really want one? And Jack, it depends on price for all I think. If the thing came back at $500, I don't really think it would be a go...unless I am wrong! At this point it isn't at that #, and like I said, the more interest the better I think...

D

Matt29 · Post by **Matt29** » Mar 22nd, '07, 12:31

Dug,
Add me to the list. I would also be interested.
Thanks,
Matt

Hyena Love · Post by **Hyena Love** » Mar 22nd, '07, 18:00

Wait, wait, wait - Same as the B28? As in Hyena? For sure?

If so, I am in brother (asuming decent price). Nov. 72 hull, and mine looks like hades.

Plus, I need something shiney to distract folks from a couple ugly dock scabs up towards the bow.

Rocket · Post by **Rocket** » Mar 22nd, '07, 19:57

I would like to buy one of those as well Dug, thanks for the effort.

Davidr0007 · Post by **Davidr0007** » Mar 25th, '07, 10:52

DUG
I'M IN
DavidR

Mikey · Post by **Mikey** » Mar 26th, '07, 10:56

Depending on price, me too. Damn, UV, now I'll have a newly chromed paper weight.

Bob H. · Post by **Bob H.** » Mar 26th, '07, 19:22

Dug,
Count me in too...Great work. BH

Capt. Mike Holmes · Post by **Capt. Mike Holmes** » Mar 28th, '07, 10:46

Like Mikey, I'm in, depending on price. Since i have a pulpit, would have to study how to best use it.

Whaler1777 · Post by **Whaler1777** » Mar 29th, '07, 00:30

yea sure im in depending on the price

Bruce Sweet · Post by **Bruce Sweet** » Apr 7th, '07, 10:14

count me in if it's not too late

thanks, bruce sweet

Bill B · Post by **Bill B** » Apr 9th, '07, 07:25

Dug,

Count me in.

bill b

Dug · Post by **Dug** » Apr 9th, '07, 14:02

It is not too late, and the turn out so far for interest has been great.

I am shipping my chock to the vendor for final evaluation, and will have more info in a week or two.

Dug

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