Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 11:13
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Cc: Joel Aronson <joel.aron...@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Stus-List Windlass rebuff
My 35/3 had a fairly light Danforth and 10 feet of chain. I used it only as a
lunch hook, and it was pretty easy to haul up by hand.
My
17, 2016 13:44
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Cc: Joel Aronson
Subject: Re: Stus-List Windlass rebuff
I've not used a kellet, but another C owner, chef2sail, uses one and swears
by it. FWIW.
Joel
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I've not used a kellet, but another C owner, chef2sail, uses one and
swears by it. FWIW.
Joel
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Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 1:01 PM
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Cc: Dr. Mark Bodnar <drbod...@accesswave.ca>
Subject: Re: Stus-List Windlass rebuff
I can't offer up anywhere near the experience of others on this list - so I
I completely agree with Mark's comments about chain--the big advantage is chafe
protection in areas where there is coral and not the shock absorbing of the
catenary effect. Actually, you need a snubber made from nylon rope to get any
significant shock absorbing benefit.
I have one rode with
: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 13:20
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: S Thomas
Subject: Re: Stus-List Windlass rebuff
I used to see a lot of writing about the use of kellets as a way to reduce
scope requirements or otherwise improve the effectiveness of ground tackle. Is
anyone using one now
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From: Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
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Cc: Della Barba, Joe
Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 11:02
Subject: Re: Stus-List Windlass rebuff
I use 30 feet of chain because I got tired of all the cruisers anchoring with
all chain and me having
I can't offer up anywhere near the experience of others on this
list - so I depend on learning from more experienced sailors.
This group is part of that, plus I pay for a membership with
Attainable Cruising Adventure - https://www.morganscloud.com/ -
Chuck,
Avoiding chain on anchor rode means you’re giving up one of the most important
aspects of the rode: the catenary effect of shock absorbsion. By allowing
some of the chain to lie on the ocean (or lake) bottom, the effort that it
takes to lift the chain off the bottom before the line
Wow ! What's the weight of all that chain and anchor on the bow? I appreciate
your project and applaud you sharing the details.
At the risk of drawing out the "flamers", I think windlasses are a little
overrated.
Avoid chain and you don't need the windlass. Avoid the windlass and you don't
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