Our boat came with a plow anchor (not sure of the weight-but it doesn't look heavy enough). However upon cleaning out the locker my first time-getting everything out was exhausting. The weight of the coil of chain was such that I had to lay it on the deck, and then coil up as much again. Then the length of line was just as long-well okay probably longer-but huge. I presume this was for docking off a coast of France, but ten to fifteen feet is realy all that I use-literally as a lunch hook. So what's the problem? The rode is fixed to the anchor line (no shackles), and the other end of course is attached to an eye inside the locker-looking very much stronger than my bow cleats. Do I just get a much shorter rode and line, (and second anchor), and hope to cram them all in-it is large, but I hoped to store extra lines there. In the meantime, just drop it, play out the approiate length of chain, tie a line through a shackle on the chain to the bow cleat? (I'm talking well over 200' of chain here!)
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You're always anchoring in just 2 feet of water? (15/7 approximately). Must be an interesting looking 32 foot sailboat. You may want to read up on anchoring techniques.
Chain cutters are a good thing to have on board anyway as they may keep you from sinking following a dismasting. The rope you'll need to buy will cost a lot more. Even in the lakes, you should have 150 - 200 feet of anchor rode. It might keep you from being blown out into the middle of the lake in a summer storm. Keep 25 feet of the chain and put 150 feet of nylon on the end.
I carry 160 feet of chain in two lengths in my bilge for emergencies. It doesn't bother the boat as much being in the middle and lower down. You might consider doing the same thing since you already have the chain.
Sorry, yes I know the 7-1 ratio-I meant 10-15 feet of water. I generally do four hour cruises around Toronto Bay, and only rarely stop by the beach. Of course I'll leave the original set-up in the anchor locker, for whenever a longer cruise happens. The question was really about using a line to the chain to the bow cleat-I can't see the problem. It's just that I was surprised all this length is fixed-and I see no reason to cut it. In reality, I'm (a new member) just looking to build up to ten posts!
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My apologies it's that other new site I just found which requires ten posts for direct e-mail option-sailnet
Corrosion under the splice.
I was interested to find, when re-splicing the rode to the chain, that the last link was destroyed by the moisture the splice was holding. The damage was not visible, and the slice was not really worn - I was simply being proactive. The rest of the chain was fine.
I think re-spicing is in order every few years, regardless of chafe. I think the PO marina hopped, so the splice had some years on it, but little wear.
I was interested to find, when re-splicing the rode to the chain, that the last link was destroyed by the moisture the splice was holding. The damage was not visible, and the slice was not really worn - I was simply being proactive. The rest of the chain was fine.
I think re-spicing is in order every few years, regardless of chafe. I think the PO marina hopped, so the splice had some years on it, but little wear.
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