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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 02-09-2016, 13:38
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Posted By Mike Banks
Re: Big Trimaran: 55, 70, or 110 kg Rocna

I think that you need some sort of method of preventing the chain twisting--and the easiest one is a good quality sealed bearing swivel, not the simple ones most chandlers sell which are OK for...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 02-09-2016, 13:04
Replies: 25
Views: 5,399
Posted By Mike Banks
Re: Big Trimaran: 55, 70, or 110 kg Rocna

I still prefer the mercury relays because of the high currents involved in lifting an all chain rode plus an anchor of that mass.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 28-08-2016, 05:20
Replies: 25
Views: 5,399
Posted By Mike Banks
Re: Big Trimaran: 55, 70, or 110 kg Rocna

I find that if your anchor windlass is permanently connected to the negative of your battery and the actuating switch is in the positive leg, you have effectively connected the chain and anchor to...
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