>> Would a windlass be a welcome addition to our anchoring arsenal? As one ages or needs to re-anchor three times within 2 hours the windless starts to make sense.
>> What about the chain/rope connection? I use a rope to chain splice and the Lewmar rope/chain capable gypsy. The splice is well documented in finer knot books and is easy to do when not in a rush. I add heat shrink tubing around the three strands where they contact the galvanized chain to reduce chafe. Inspect often, renew the splice regular enough to sleep well. Martin Calypso 1971 C&C 43 Seattle ________________________________ From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Richard Walter Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 1:25 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List (now anchoring/windlass) Greetings, I admit I am completely ignorant when it comes to windlasses. INDIGO (1978 36-footer) has a double bow roller, but we only fly a single anchor. We carry a Danforth anchor on 33 feet of chain to braided rope rode. Like a schlub, I just set it and pull it up by hand. My questions: Would a windlass be a welcome addition to our anchoring arsenal? What about the chain/rope connection? Can a windlass accommodate two anchors on the bow roller? Brand/model recommendation(s)? (We are partial to Lewmar for our winches) What else do I need to consider? Thank you, Richard --- On Wed, 8/29/12, Richard Walter <sailind...@yahoo.com> wrote: From: Richard Walter <sailind...@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Martha's Vineyard Cruise next week (now anchoring) To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2012, 3:54 PM I agree with Colin, I have anchored comfortably at Vineyard Haven (and other places). I agree too that anchoring is the way to go. When I anchor, I feel smarter and more sailor-ly. Heck, I paid for the anchor, chain, and rode, I'm gonna use it. Also, every night anchoring saves us enough $$ for another dinner ashore! Richard
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