Danny, Also beware of the tides. I have a +10' tide to consider when I am anchoring in 15' MLW. I usually have less rode than I would like because of space, inside Hadley Harbor comes to mind. I carry 100' chain spliced to 150' rope.
Mike s/v Shannon Rose C&C 39 Marblehead, MA > > Message: 2 > Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2018 10:29:59 -0500 > From: Danny Haughey <djhaug...@juno.com> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Stus-List Anchor chain advice > Message-ID: <5ff85159-09c0-83c4-4208-35c7777e1...@juno.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"; Format="flowed" > > Hi All, > > I've got an old simpson lawrence sprint 1500 windlass on Rum Runner with > an RC172 gypsy.? This gypsy is for 5/16? G43 HT ISO chain.? Currently I > can't identify the existing chain but it certainly is the wrong size for > the gypsy and the measurements don't match G4 or BBB chain.? I have 45lb > CQR that came with the boat.? So, my plan currently is to go with a new > chain and shackle.? I was thinking of going all chain at about 275 feet > of the 5/16 G4.? This is by no means a small investment!? Defender has a > 275 foot 1/2 drum for just under $800.? this is the cheapest I can find > by a few hundred bucks.? the shackle will add another $100...? I may be > able to save a few bucks by waiting for the spring sale. > > My question is really more of search for validation.? Does this solution > seem well suited for my situation.? Currently we are coastal cruisers > that do a week out a couple times a summer around the cape and islands > but, I do have visions of venturing further. > > my only choices for a gypsy is the current one or replace that with one > that takes 3/8 BBB chain. That chain is actually more expensive, heavier > and has a lower working load limit. > > Does all chain seem like overkill?? I could also buy a pail of 90 feet > 5/16 G4 for $300.? the weight difference is about 200lbs over the 275 > feet of chain.? My T40 has a displacement of 17,250lbs according to > sailboat data.? the mantus website recommends 5/16 G4 chain for boats up > to 40 feet and 20,000 lbs.? I know I'm nearing the limit but, I think > this is the most practical solution for now. If I were to head off into > the sunset, I believe I would upgrade the windlass, chain and anchor > but, for now... > > I'd also like to throw a word out for John over at SL Spares.? We've > been emailing for a month or two figuring out exactly what I have and my > options going forward.? really great service if you happen to have one > of these old simpson lawence units! > > -- > Danny > T40 > Rum Runner IV > Mattapoisett, MA > > >
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