Anchoring

[BALANCE]

OK, I got the chain and it rides great in the windlass but when the shaft of the anchor comes up to bow roller (which is 1/2 way up in the bow sprit), because of the two shackles it does not come through the roller. You've got to climb out there and pull it through. Could easily become the "case of the missing fingers".

Suggestions?

(for further clarification, I have one shackle conected to the 45 CQR and another shackle connecting to that shackle which is also attached to the chain. Hmm, that sounds confusing just writing it.)

Edited for spelling and just plain having things backwards.

[Case]

Can you use only one shackle? Its a little unusual to have two shackles between the anchor and the chain - I haven't seen that myself unless it was on a mooring.

- Case

[Rachel]

I agree, one shackle sounds better unless there's something we're not "getting" about your set-up.

Two considerations:

1) I wouldn't recommend "off brand" shackles. The Crosby ones with the orange pins are very good. Made in the U.S.A. last time I looked. They show the load rating, etc. right on the shackle.

2) Watch that the load rating of the shackle does not become "the weak link." It often does for reasons of larger shackles not fitting well. One way to get more load rating for a given size is to go to a High Test shackle. Crosby make these also.

Both of the above are available through Hamilton Marine in Maine (as an example).

Rachel

[Tim]

What kind of roller do you have? Is it big enough for the tackle you're trying to haul over it? Often, smaller rollers have a problem when it comes to the task of levering the anchor and shackles through.

[Figment]

I've seen this solved by taking the anchor to a welder and having a "long link" of chain fabricated in the eye so that the smaller shackle (the one that fits the anchor chain) can bite.

[BALANCE]

This is the set up I have. It's a picture taken prior to the arrival of the new chain. I THINK the roller is fine, otherwise I think I would have read about the need for modification. I would also like to think that the PO would have mentioned something but I could be wrong there. He had chain and rope and did tell me he never (rarely) used the windlass as the gipsy was lined up with the starboard roller and it was mostly rope rode so he pulled it up manually. Makes no sense to me but hey.



Rachel, I hear there is a green Crosby that's even stronger?

Tim, I've gone to a smaller chain, the previous and current set up require two shackles. It's possible it could be as simple as the direction of the pin on the smaller shackle.

[David]

OK, I got the chain and it rides great in the windlass but when the shaft of the anchor comes up to bow roller (which is 1/2 way up in the bow sprit), because of the two shackles it does not come through the roller. You've got to climb out there and pull it through. Could easily become the "case of the missing fingers".

Suggestions?

(for further clarification, I have one shackle conected to the 45 CQR and another shackle connecting to that shackle which is also attached to the chain. Hmm, that sounds confusing just writing it.)

Edited for spelling and just plain having things backwards.

This swivel or one like it should solve your problem:

Stainless Anchor Swivel 1/2" - 5/8"
Anchor Swivels

The Sea-Dog 182614 Anchor Swivels are made from AISI 316 Stainless. Handles chain sizes 1/2"-5/8" with a breaking strength of 21500 lb.


Features:
Breaking strength is 21500 lb.
Chain sizes 1/2" - 5/8"
Allen Wrench Size 3/16" & 5 mm

Order # Mfg # A B C Chain Your Price Available QTY
11455 SDL1826081 3-9/16" 5/8" 13/16" 1/4" - 5/16" $46.80 10
11456 SDL1826121 4-11/16" 13/16" 1-1/16" 5/16" - 1/2" $84.14 8
52504 SDL182614 5-1/2" 1-1/8" 1-3/16" 1/2" - 5/8" $137.10 5-7 days

Good luck,

David