I’m considering using a less expensive swivel with a shackle attaching it to a short (~foot) length of chain which would attach to the anchor with a shackle to allow the chain to easily move with wind shifts.
I.e. chain rode-swivel-short chain-shackle-anchor.
Thanks all for your suggestions. Here in Georgian Bay Bay it’s getting friggin' cold and windy (yep, call me a wimp!) so decided to go with the marina putting on the shrink wrap and figure out how to best use the winter cover, earlier, next fall.
Now…to cover my sailboat…
Thanks
I’m considering using 2x4s…as most are doing in my marina. But, as you say, I have to take a good look at my coverto determine how high I can get it. I’ll probably go as high as it can and see how it handles the winter here.
I’ve also got a cover that only covers the windshield and...
Hello…new to powerboating
My chain rode is kept taught by the windlass on my Sundancer 270. Doesn’t this put excessive tension on the windlass? (I realize the effectiveness of snubbers while at anchor ). Is it worth installing an anchor chain tensioner to relieve the tension on the windlass?
It seems to me that a red light always turned on when I turned the key. I just thought it was confirming that it was operational. I’ll check it again.
And install the vacuum relief valve…in the spring.
Right now I’m planning to make a frame for the canvas winter cover that came with the boat. I...
Hello neighbour…I’m in Beacon Bay Marina.
Thanks for the advise. I’ll install the vacuum relief valve.
I haven’t come across the tank level monitor…more investigating!
Just bought this Sundancer 270. Surveyer said I should consider replacing the holding tank due to a crack. But I don’t see a crack however there is a crinkle (?) in the top. Photos below. Does it need replacement?
Also what are the wires for that comes out the top? I can’t find a monitor for...
I just bought this Sundancer 270. I was going to bypass the water heater for winterizing but the house battery is in the way and it’s awkward to get at…and I’m not getting any younger. Initially considered just cutting the hot and cold PECs and joining them to divert AF from the tank but then I...
Just bought this Sundancer 270. Surveyer said I should consider replacing the holding tank due to a crack. But I don’t see a crack however there is a crinkle (?) in the top. Photo below. Does it need replacement?
Also what are the wires for that comes out the top? I can’t find a monitor for it...