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• Anchor rode preferences...
  • Where is your cruising area??
    • I cruise the Maine coast so coral isn't a big consideration...
      • I'm biased towards all chain...
      • Mixed should be fine for New England
      • A line..
        • there's also another nasty little habit
          • Is keel wrap an issue when there is no bulb or wing?
          • Have you ever had a keel wrap?
            • if you have an all chain rode
  • 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?
    • Not enough Gene
      • Thanks... gotta figure out how much fits in the locker...
    • Most gypsies have a denomination or part number stamped into one of the pockets...
      • Thanks BN.
      • Thanks BN... found the original SL manual on the boat...
  • 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 :^)
          • Yes but coming back in it's not stiff...
          • I'm fairly ignorant of line rode on a windlass but....
            • The switch can be anywhere.
              • I wan't thinking of the switch but the line feed...
                • Yes it does (should) follow the capstan
            • In answer to your question
        • 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
  • I don't like to put weight in the bow of my sailboat, but a power boat,...
  • Why bother?
    • I couldn't do that...
  • FYI 5/16" chain is about 1.1 lb. per foot.
    • My windlass takes 1/4" G4 chain..It is about 0.75 lbs/ft
      • Look for industrial chain suppliers...
        • I looked at them but
    • Weight is a top priority for you on the tri.
      • For a displacement hull I'd think SA/D should come pretty close
  • go with a brait rode. won't asshole up and takes up less room in the locker.
    • "Asshole up"
      • But of course it is! And as far as the the companionway thing....
    • Lewmar V700
      • IMHO junk! I much prefer a Maxwell RC 8
        • I agree...
        • Our Lewmar Ocean unit has held-up well for 12 seasons ---
          • Same here -- Lewmar Ocean 10 years