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Kushtaka
Joined: 17 Dec 2013
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City/Region: Cordova
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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This is whereI got my rode after a lot of shopping around. Even with shipping to Alaska, the prices were far better than any other I could find. I have about 40' of 1/4" G4 and about 500' of 3/8 8 plait line. It barely fits and I need to manage it coming in, but I really like having the extra rode. I fish and anchor in up to 250' of water, so need the scope.
I will say that I am not really happy with the way any line (8 plait or 3 strand) has worked in my lewmar profish with the properly matched windlass. I've tried it all. I always need to help by pulling the rode, which is a hassle because I mounted the switch at the helm. I need to get a remote control.
I may try to do some kind of wash and soak, etc etc etc, but I've done that many times and it doesn't really help. It just seems like there are "slippery" spots on my line, regardless of what I use, and it just won't grab. |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003
Posts: 21469
City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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This is whereI got my rode after a lot of shopping around. Even with shipping to Alaska, the prices were far better than any other I could find. I have about 40' of 1/4" G4 and about 500' of 3/8 8 plait line. It barely fits and I need to manage it coming in, but I really like having the extra rode. I fish and anchor in up to 250' of water, so need the scope.
I will say that I am not really happy with the way any line (8 plait or 3 strand) has worked in my lewmar profish with the properly matched windlass. I've tried it all. I always need to help by pulling the rode, which is a hassle because I mounted the switch at the helm. I need to get a remote control.
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That windlass combination gypsy is calibrated for G 4 chain, and 1/2" 3 strand or 8 plait Brait. The 3/8" I would expect to slip and cause issues. There is a wireless remote for your windlass. If you don't have a contractor, then you can add one--and put up down, foot switches on the deck. (If you wish) I would go with the wireless remote.
Some have used UHMWPE materials, similar to Spectra or Dyneema. These can be very small in diameter, with high strength--but no elastic. The 300 feet of nylon would give you some stretch, or using an anchor ball, would also give some give or shock loading. I am not suggesting, but just one other alternative to explore. These are so thin that handing may be an issue.
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Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
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