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The line gets stiff if you get it wet and store it (guess) in a dark moist sail locker :^)
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The stripper and hause pipe and other configuration issues are factors. Our Lewmar Ocean winch with 3/8" HT Chain and 3/4" three strand seems to feed "okay" -- but I really think that you should count on it feeding back in unattended with confidence. The problem, if you can't see what's going on, is that you can get the whole system jammed-up in the stripper or hause pipe. I really think that an all chain is the way to go if you want to count on it to retract on a dark and stormy -- or in a blow.
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- Anchor rode preferences...
- Where is your cruising area??
- Many good points and things to consider TD
- as long as we are on the subject... how do you find out what chain works best?
- I think you COULD get by with a mixed rode; however,
- The gypsy usually has the chain type pressed in to it.
- Rope to chain splice may not work unattended
- Is the splice tapered?
- The line gets stiff if you get it wet and store it (guess) in a dark moist sail locker :^)
- Send it in checked luggage.
- Something ain't right. either the hawse hole is too small or the splice is too fat. Also check your pressure/control arm
- Is the splice tapered?
- Rope to chain splice may not work unattended
- I don't like to put weight in the bow of my sailboat, but a power boat,...
- Why bother?
- FYI 5/16" chain is about 1.1 lb. per foot.
- go with a brait rode. won't asshole up and takes up less room in the locker.