Anchor Locker Drainage Problems - Advice Wanted

[Johnzion]

There doesn't seem to be any anchor locker drainage on my 1980 365. Water tank is in the way, no way though, and bottom of locker is about 4 inches below the waterline.

Water builds up down there and creates moisture problems. And its a bit hard to get under the V-berth bed to try to sponge out every other day.

Any advice on how to drain the locker? I find it hard to believe that this issue was not addressed when building - it seems pretty basic.

The only things I can think of are 1) Raise the bottom of the anchor locker a foot or more and then drain outboard {but this would be a lot of work, raise the center of gravity and reduce chain storage area 2) drill a hole though the water tank at both ends and install a drain tube running to the bilge and glass it all in [but this also seems like a lot of work, and has possibility of failing/leaking fresh water.

Anyone have an easier fix? I would love to hear it!!!

And while we are in the anchor locker - would a 45 lb CQR on 200 ft of chain be a 'Tropical Storm' [dare I say even hurricane] setup? Or would an even heavier anchor be recommended for the absolutely worst conditions?

Thanks everyone. 

[graemek]

I can only tell you what i have and it works for me,I have a 10mm hole just above the water line to let the water out,didn't worry about the last bit of water as most of the space is filled with chain also have a stainless scoop angled backwards on the out side to help draw the water out.
anchor wise i have
1x 45lb plough
1x 45lb Bruce
1x70lb  danforth
2x40lb  fisherman type
2x 150ft chain
1x100ft chain
300ft 1 1/8 nylon warp
mind you i "could" be a bit over the top but i do like to sleep well, I always put to anchors out in front in the direction the wind will come from and one anchor out from the stern in the direction it is coming from now

[Johnzion]

Thanks Graemek

Anyone else have any ideas/experience with this matter? Does your anchor locker drain into bilge, out through hull, or not at all?

[SailingSeaDragon]

This has been a point of frustration for me since I purchased Sea Dragon.. Water builds up in the space between the bow & forward water tank. Once the space fills with water it makes it way to the bilge over the top of the water tank. However, there remains a small about of water in the bow most of the time. See the first picture at this link:

http://www.sailingseadragon.com/AnchorLocker.htm

For reference, the bow is to your left and the forward water tank is your right.

Garner

[INCOMMUNICADO]

Johnzion,My anchor locker drains directly to the bilge via under the water tank.The forward end of the tank is about three inches off the hull.A couple times a year I use a water hose to clean it out.The better you clean your anchor chain the less you have to clean the bilge. Allen