Anchor rope getting stuck

Ok, here's an update and a question for you: I found the chain and I bought 25 mt of 10 mm galvanised chain. The windlass is working fine but now the admiral says that this is too much weight concentrated on the front. 25 mt should weight about 54 kg or 118 pounds. The question is: is this really an issue for a 9,500 lb yacht?
 
JimmyDubai said:
Ok, here's an update and a question for you: I found the chain and I bought 25 mt of 10 mm galvanised chain. The windlass is working fine but now the admiral says that this is too much weight concentrated on the front. 25 mt should weight about 54 kg or 118 pounds. The question is: is this really an issue for a 9,500 lb yacht?
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no.....
 
Nope. Only thing it might do for you is to help you get on plane a bit faster.
 
Will have to explain this to the admiral!!
 
Some people opt for all chain for exactly that reason!
 
Off to India for a wedding but I will be back at sea in two weeks time so I'll give it a try !
 
just an update an another question... the anchor/windlass/ are working fine at last!. The boat, though seems a bit bow heavy, it runs pretty well and solid once on plane.

Now, I noticed that the swivels are due to change. Asking here and there it appears that I have to get them fabricated out of plastic of some sort. Do you know of any shop where I can get them?
 
The swivels for the anchor to chain connection? They shouldn't be made from plastic and are readily available... here in the States, anyways. If you're referring to something else, can you elaborate or post a picture?
 
Oh.... sorry! It is actually anchor rollers !
 
Ah! That makes more sense. Yes, they are made from a special plastic/rubber type material called Delrin. Check on Windline's website to see if you can find the size (width/diameter of spool end/shaft diameter) you need. Some of the anchor rollers were made special for Sea Ray by Windline, so if you can't find the size you need, try contacting Windline directly. Be forewarned that Delrin is not cheap. I actually skimped on one of mine and just used a PVC winch stand bow roller. I imagine it won't last as long as the Delrin, but so far so good.
 
My anchor rollers are 4" wide (not in diameter). I couldn't find them commercially available and end up making my own with a lathe and a cylinder of Delrin.
 

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Lazy Daze said:
Ah! That makes more sense. Yes, they are made from a special plastic/rubber type material called Delrin. Check on Windline's website to see if you can find the size (width/diameter of spool end/shaft diameter) you need. Some of the anchor rollers were made special for Sea Ray by Windline, so if you can't find the size you need, try contacting Windline directly. Be forewarned that Delrin is not cheap. I actually skimped on one of mine and just used a PVC winch stand bow roller. I imagine it won't last as long as the Delrin, but so far so good.
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Thank you!!! I'm afraid I'll try to make them locally....
 
Blkbird said:
My anchor rollers are 4" wide (not in diameter). I couldn't find them commercially available and end up making my own with a lathe and a cylinder of Delrin.
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Wow...Well done!! The old one looks like the one on your picture.....
 
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