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On Sat, 11 Sep 2004 11:49:45 -0500, Courtney Thomas
wrote: So, to install a proper chain stopper if you don't have one, the windlass would need to be removed, and repositioned allowing for the stopper ? If you have a strong point forward of the windlass there would be no need to move anything, otherwise probably yes, or more definitively, "it depends". :-) Do you use the chain hook for the second anchor or what ? Mostly I use it to relieve the load on the windlass before backing down hard on the anchor, and also for the duration of being anchored. (the chain stopper can also serve the same purpose). The advantage of the chain hook is two fold, the nylon line introduces some stretch and shock absorption, and also allows the load to be transferred to a hawse pipe which is at a lower angle that the pulpit roller. The bearings and shaft seals of a windlass do not like being under high load for any extended period of time, and will fail prematurely unless precautions are taken with either a chain stopper or chain hook line. |
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Wayne,
I fail to see how to utilize a mounted stopper unless it's forward of the windlass,..... which in my case would require dismounting the windlass, installing a stopper, remounting the windlass; which means.... a bridled chain hook is looking, relatively, most appealing :-) Also, more stuff's got to break before the anchor chain's loose. What am I missing ? Thanks, Courtney Wayne.B wrote: On Sat, 11 Sep 2004 11:49:45 -0500, Courtney Thomas wrote: So, to install a proper chain stopper if you don't have one, the windlass would need to be removed, and repositioned allowing for the stopper ? If you have a strong point forward of the windlass there would be no need to move anything, otherwise probably yes, or more definitively, "it depends". :-) Do you use the chain hook for the second anchor or what ? Mostly I use it to relieve the load on the windlass before backing down hard on the anchor, and also for the duration of being anchored. (the chain stopper can also serve the same purpose). The advantage of the chain hook is two fold, the nylon line introduces some stretch and shock absorption, and also allows the load to be transferred to a hawse pipe which is at a lower angle that the pulpit roller. The bearings and shaft seals of a windlass do not like being under high load for any extended period of time, and will fail prematurely unless precautions are taken with either a chain stopper or chain hook line. -- s/v Mutiny Rhodes Bounty II lying Oriental, NC WDB5619 |
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On Sun, 12 Sep 2004 17:39:34 -0500, Courtney Thomas
wrote: I fail to see how to utilize a mounted stopper unless it's forward of the windlass,..... ==================================== That is correct, a mounted stopper must lie along the path of the chain between the windlass and the anchor roller. If you have no space available along that path, or if the space is not structurally strong enough to support high lateral loads, then a stopper is out of the question. A chain hook is certainly a reasonable alternative, with or without the bridle. |
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