[Public-List] Anchor windlass question

[Michael]

You are a brave person tendering that question lol.
1st thing that leaps to mind: you are sure 5/16 BBB chain matches the 
gypsy heads on your new purchases?
2nd thing: 200' 5/16 is a lot of weight for the poor old Albergs 21' 
waterline. You are planning on anchoring in a lot of coral? Just for 
starters, that combination has become poo-poo, environmentally.

I'm using about a 25lb. Danforth w/18' of 5/16 (I think). A bow roller 
is essential, mounted on a bow pulpet of some kind preferable (I'm still 
working on that part of Checkmate). Some kind of pressure washer for the 
chain will be needed. It's just barely OK swishing my 18' around before 
coming on deck. Those links pick up a lot of bottom goop.  Cooties will 
end up in the bottom of your chain locker quickly.

If your heart is set on the chain, I think my Dad has what you are 
looking for, well galvinized looks hardly used (and I don't think it 
was) that is looking for a good home.  Are you in the Annapolis area?

I think I need to put together a flotsam and jetsom list of boat thingys 
that have accumulated over the years...


MichaelGrosh
#220

On 2/22/2013 2:59 AM, Glennb wrote:
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> Assuming I don't go  off and buy an A37, What in the world should I
> look for in terms of size and pulling capacity for an A30 windless?
>
> Thanks much,
>
> Glenn dolce 318
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