[Public-List] Anchor windlass question

[John Birch]

Mornin' Michael

We installed a deck washdown on the foredeck when we converted to all chain. 
At the time I spent somewhere around $250 total for the system including a 
proper seacock, Jabsco pressure switch deckwash pump, threaded deck coupling 
and hoses. Today I imagine one could shop carefully and get the whole 
shebang for $150.

Worth every penny, one can be underway at speed and still washdown. Sailing 
on Lake Ontario allows us in the sweet water to shower on deck as well, 
which is great.

Agree whole heartedly, if one is going to chain, a washdown pump is 
essential.

As Mike Holmes says 'Do it once, do it right'

Your back will thank you.

Cheers,

John


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael" <dickdurk at gmail.com>
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2013 6:09 AM
Subject: Re: [Public-List] Anchor windlass question


> 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:
> <snip>
>>
>> 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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