Anchor Swivel

[Billylll]

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Originally posted by PascalG

But that won't go thru a windlass....

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As Bob said the swivel doesn't go through the windlass it's forward of the windlass. We are not talking feet Pascal but inches.
Bill

 

[PascalG]

quote:

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Originally posted by jpowell

I have one end of my swivel mated to a 20' piece of chain, and the other end to a shackle. Then the shackle to the anchor.

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So you meant 20 INCHES... Not FEET.

 

[Capt. Bill1]

That ( ' ) had me fooled too.

I just pictured it all coming up on the capstan or being pulled up by hand.

 

[jpowell]

Sorry, 20"

 

[stmbtwle]

My experience with a swivel (I still use one) is to not attach it directly to the anchor. You need a couple links of chain between the anchor and the swivel so it can go over the bow roller without too much stress. Not using a swivel with rope-and-chain can cause the chain to twist up and then cause issues with the windlass, especially if you anchor like I do in shallow water. In deep water not so much as the chain can untwist when the anchor comes off the bottom.



Just my experience.