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Windlass anchor system on F44
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2022 10:30 am
by Pcravens
We have a windless anchor system on a F44. It’s 110 volt , the anchor is directly attached to the chain by a clevis. I was told I need a rope in between the chain and anchor for shock load. Do I need to add a rope or stay chain only.
Re: Windlass anchor system on F44
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2022 5:29 pm
by prowlersfish
You can use all chain, but you should also use a snubber line. I would not use a rope between the anchor and the chain never seen anyone do that. defeats the purpose of the chain.
https://www.sailmagazine.com/cruising/a ... ubber-tips
Are you sure the windlass is 110 volt?
Re: Windlass anchor system on F44
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 7:43 am
by El L Sea
We use 100 feet of chain with 200 feet of rope behind it.
Re: Windlass anchor system on F44
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:28 am
by prowlersfish
Nothing wrong with a chain and rope but the chain goes to the then rope.
Re: Windlass anchor system on F44
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2022 9:05 pm
by Pcravens
Thanks