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thataway
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| hardee wrote: | | Thanks Phil, I have a Swift, just can't remember the model number to look up the specs. I sure do like the idea of Stainless (non rusting) chain. |
Going to the " Swift" windlass site, they refer to the Lewmar specs. Most of the Lewmar in the US use the HT 40 chain, and do not ship with the BBB gypsy. You probably could order the BBB chain wheel, but that would be several hundred more dollars.
I would bypass BBB SS chain. There area number of instances of Chinese SS chain snapping.
I do suggest that one never anchor only with chain, no snubber--several instances cited where chains will snap under heavy load as only one reason.
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Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
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Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
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hardee
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Bob, Thank you for the tip.
I checked the Swift website and it all refers to Lewmar for spec sheets, diagrams etc. I know my windlass is a 500, but I don't know the "letters" that go with it. Thought I had a good photo of that on my phone, but can't seem to find it now.
I have over 100 nights at anchor, with several nights with winds at 15 -25 knots, and yes, I have "ridden the chain" but I have never had jerking or snapping when changing direction. Yes, the chain will rumble as you ride back and forth, but that has never been an negative issue. If anything, it is reassuring in that I am still hooked up to solid ground. If that rumble changes, decreases, or stops, it is high time to check position.
Typically, I have not used a snubber as that necessitates going out/forward and since I single hand that is my least favorite job on the boat. I have used it a few times when I knew it was going to be bigger breeze and I knew I had a good hookup after some time in position.
Most of my anchoring is in quiet, shallow, protected, nooks and crannies, and not where I have to deal with winds or fetch.
Harvey
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