Anchor Swivels

[noelex 77]

This link to a free copy of the SSCA Commodores’ Bulletin was originally posted by Joe Abbott in another thread, but it contains an interesting overview on anchor swivels (page 20-23).

https://www.ssca.org/docs.ashx?id=469521

[Kenomac]

A well-informed article, it’s comforting to know we made a good decision by choosing oversized Ultra swivels. Both Ultra anchors were upsized along with the swivels, expensive.... but we sleep well.

They pay for themselves quick by allowing us to stay out of marinas.

[ranger58sb]

We use a Kong swivel, much larger than the pictured example, and it's also articulated on a third plane to better handle sideloading.

Our requirement is about being able to turn the anchor right-side up on retrieval, since our leader chain (combo rode) apparently always twists...

The Kong we have works pretty well, near as I can tell. Haven't ever seen it in various articles comparing brands/models...

-Chris

[sailorboy1]

I used to have a swivel, but took it off 7 months ago and haven't noticed any change in being able to bring the anchor backup and in chain twist. But then I also have a couple of schakles connecting my chain to the anchor and that allows a lot "play". Personally I think as long as you sized it properly a swivel is just fine.

My key takeaway of the article and the many ends discussions here about swivels is:

"Google “Anchor Swivels” for additional information on this important issue. Just remember that not everything you read on the internet is true, and some of the shorter negative comments on forums are based entirely on unsubstantiated opinion."