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Posted: 19 August 2014 at 10:53

Is this the right type? Anyone has a picture of the splice between rope and chain?

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Posted: 19 August 2014 at 13:51

Paul,

One thing I forgot to mention if you are doing a lot of anchoring and in adverse conditions you should use a anchor chain snubber to take the load off the anchor winch. This is made up of a chain claw or hook and a length of strong rope preferable nylon so it has some stretch. Attach the chain hook/claw to the chain and the rope to you fwd bollards and the let extra chain out so there is no load taken by the anchor winch. The anchor winch shaft and bearings are not designed to take the weight of the boat and can be easily damaged.

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Posted: 19 August 2014 at 14:09

Alidal,

To do a chain splice - pass two strands together through the end of the chain and pass the third strand in the reverse direction. It is neatest when the single strand passes between the other two. Lay the three strands down beside the rope and thread them through the adjacent standing strands as close to the chain as possible. Complete the remainder of the splice by tucking each tail over and under the standing strands as per a normal splice. Complete seven tucks to complete the chain splice.

Google "Animated Knots By Grog" and you can download a splicing and knot software for a few dollars. It has animated photos and instructions on all types of boating knots and splices as well as other knots.

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Posted: 19 August 2014 at 18:14

Hi, thanks to all for your advice, sounds like the best option is to go for a new 60m chain, but 8mm not so readily available in Singapore, chains for super tankers are easier! So will see what we can find. We already use an anchor snubber and have upgraded the anchor to 25kg so have those aspects covered. I would love to use rope as it is lighter, just not convinced about the splice that is small enough to go through the windlass.
Many thanks
Paul

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	Is this the right type? Anyone has a picture of the splice between rope and chain?
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Wayne's World Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral Joined: 18 July 2012 Location: Cruising Status: Offline Points: 1434	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wayne's World Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 August 2014 at 13:51
	Paul, One thing I forgot to mention if you are doing a lot of anchoring and in adverse conditions you should use a anchor chain snubber to take the load off the anchor winch. This is made up of a chain claw or hook and a length of strong rope preferable nylon so it has some stretch. Attach the chain hook/claw to the chain and the rope to you fwd bollards and the let extra chain out so there is no load taken by the anchor winch. The anchor winch shaft and bearings are not designed to take the weight of the boat and can be easily damaged.
	Wayne W Cruising, currently in the Pacific until the end of 2026.

Wayne's World Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral Joined: 18 July 2012 Location: Cruising Status: Offline Points: 1434	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wayne's World Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 August 2014 at 14:09
	Alidal, To do a chain splice - pass two strands together through the end of the chain and pass the third strand in the reverse direction. It is neatest when the single strand passes between the other two. Lay the three strands down beside the rope and thread them through the adjacent standing strands as close to the chain as possible. Complete the remainder of the splice by tucking each tail over and under the standing strands as per a normal splice. Complete seven tucks to complete the chain splice. Google "Animated Knots By Grog" and you can download a splicing and knot software for a few dollars. It has animated photos and instructions on all types of boating knots and splices as well as other knots.
	Wayne W Cruising, currently in the Pacific until the end of 2026.

415 Singapore Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Vice Admiral Joined: 23 September 2013 Location: Singapore Status: Offline Points: 935	Post Options Post Reply Quote 415 Singapore Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 August 2014 at 18:14
	Hi, thanks to all for your advice, sounds like the best option is to go for a new 60m chain, but 8mm not so readily available in Singapore, chains for super tankers are easier! So will see what we can find. We already use an anchor snubber and have upgraded the anchor to 25kg so have those aspects covered. I would love to use rope as it is lighter, just not convinced about the splice that is small enough to go through the windlass. Many thanks Paul
	Paul - Night Train - 415 #136