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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

09-08-2017, 11:04

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Trick to keeping chain Rode from getting tangled???

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Posted By thinwater

Re: Trick to keeping chain Rode from getting tangled???

Clarification please.

On my vertical windlass there is no possibility, what so ever, that a twist can pass the gypsy. The chain fits well. I believe this is the case will all vertical gypsies,...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

08-08-2017, 09:59

Replies: 29

Trick to keeping chain Rode from getting tangled???

Views: 7,322

Posted By thinwater

Re: Trick to keeping chain Rode from getting tangled???

The pile fell over.

a. The chain cannot twist in the gypsy. It jams, which you noticed.

b. The notion that a swivel can help has no basis. The anchor will spin as it is recovered, removing the...

Forum: Anchoring & Mooring

08-08-2017, 08:08

Replies: 29

Trick to keeping chain Rode from getting tangled???

Views: 7,322

Posted By thinwater

Re: Trick to keeping chain Rode from getting tangled???

I assume you loaded the chain back on the boat using the windlass in the normal manner?

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