Ferris
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I bought a new anchor rode for my 280 DA with a windlass. What is the best way to feed it into the anchor locker?
1) Through the anchor lock hatch remove the old then drop the new one in and thread the chain through the windlass from the bottom?
2) Remove the spindle from the windlass and just pull it through feeding it in from above, rope end first?
3) Use the windlass to pull it in, rope end first?
I know how ridiculously dumb this sounds and I'm pretty sure all three will work , I'm looking for the most efficient as well as one that would make sure there are no feeding issue when in us. Plus I don't want the really old guys at the marina to make jokes about it
I bought a new anchor rode for my 280 DA with a windlass. What is the best way to feed it into the anchor locker?
1) Through the anchor lock hatch remove the old then drop the new one in and thread the chain through the windlass from the bottom?
2) Remove the spindle from the windlass and just pull it through feeding it in from above, rope end first?
3) Use the windlass to pull it in, rope end first?
I know how ridiculously dumb this sounds and I'm pretty sure all three will work , I'm looking for the most efficient as well as one that would make sure there are no feeding issue when in us. Plus I don't want the really old guys at the marina to make jokes about it