Which is why a good snubber is essential for an all chain rode. When the chain is bar tight there is no give and the windlass or chain stopper takes a beating. Along with being really uncomfortable, or so I'm told.It's been shown a number of times that, in a storm force wind, the chain is pulled bar tight and has virtually no curve.
There are two aspects of fit to consider. On is the depth of the anchor locker and the second is whether the roller is strong enough.Time to dump our CQR in favor of a new anchor. Am considering a Vulcan or a Mantus M2, anyone have a knowledge of these as far as fit goes?
thanks,
Lou K
The OP has a 40 so there is lots of room in the anchor locker.There are two aspects of fit to consider. On is the depth of the anchor locker and the second is whether the roller is strong enough.
On the ODay 322 I have a day anchor on the roller and a stowed Mantus 44 as an overnight anchor that I need to keep disassembled. It is too tall for the locker when assembled and too heavy to keep on the roller. Fortunately the six bolts are quick to deal with.
This:Going to have to work on the chain stopper, maybe thru-bolt something to the roller assembly