Keeping swivels from unscrewing connecting mooring chain

[landonshaw]

Swivels that are in mooring chains, how do you keep them from unscrewing? I have used wire; it corroded off in a year. I used a nylon zip tie; it broke off from the movement of the screw being unscrewed in bad weather over time.
Ideas??

[s/v Jedi]

Originally Posted by landonshaw

Swivels that are in mooring chains, how do you keep them from unscrewing? I have used wire; it corroded off in a year. I used a nylon zip tie; it broke off from the movement of the screw being unscrewed in bad weather over time.
Ideas??

Like they used for ages: monel wire.

If you want something new: I've had good sucess with 3mm single braid spectra.

[sailvayu]

Second what the guy with the light saber said you can find it at most fishing stores, one small spool will last you years.

[sailorboy1]

Originally Posted by s/v Jedi

Like they used for ages: monel wire.

next time leave the easy ones for the "ain't no expert" people like me so we can feel loved

[s/v Jedi]

Originally Posted by Don L

next time leave the easy ones for the "ain't no expert" people like me so we can feel loved

Okay

[landonshaw]

Hadn't thought of the fishing wire. I have been using other wire and it keeps coming off. Right when I read the thread it was, Of course! thanks

[TeddyDiver]

Hammering, the only 100% sure way to do it..

[landonshaw]

Another big wear point is that point where the chain is connected to the mooring ball at the bottom of the ball. I have gone through two mooring balls in 5 years because the constant metal to metal rubbing wears the eye on the mooring ball down. It is also in an environment with a lot of oxygen and that helps to promote rusting. Any suggestions on how to reduce the failure at this critical point?