Anchors
Manufacturer |
Model |
Size |
Chain |
Rope |
Swivel |
Shackle |
Notes |
| Simpson-Lawrence | CQR | 45lbs. | 200' 5/16" G40 Hi Test | 5/8" x 100' | Acco A-56354 | New 5/2000 Reversed chain 8/2010 |
|
| Fortress | FX-23 (Red) | 20' 5/16" 3B | 5/8" x 210' | 3/8" | 3/8" | ||
| Danforth | Hi-Tensile Fluke | 20H | 20' 5/16" 3B | 1/2" x 220' | 3/8" | 3/8" |
On swivels, the "jaws" connect to the chain. On the anchor shackle, the pin goes in the anchor shank.
The anchor chain is marked every 25' with cable ties. One tie means 25', two means 50', etc. Actually, the first mark is at 30' to account for the 5' height of the bow above the water.
Type |
Size |
Working Load Limit |
Weight / Ft. |
$ / foot |
| BBB | 5/16" | 1,900 lbs. | 1.20 lbs. | 2.00 |
| BBB | 3/8" | 2,650 lbs. | 1.70 lbs. | 3.00 |
| High Test | 5/16" | 3,900 lbs. | 1.10 lbs. | 3.00 |
| High Test | 3/8" | 5,400 lbs. | 1.50 lbs. | 3.70 |
(Working load limit is one-fourth the breaking strength)
Windlass
Simpson-Lawrence S-L Seatiger, model 0055590, serial number 1076079. Gipsy is RCB70. Gipsy will work with 5/16" BBB, 5/16" Hi-Test (G4) (optimized for this), and 3/8" BBB. Rope must be 5/8".
To grease it, use a waterproof marine grease like that used in boat trailer bearings (available West Marine).
For painting the case, strip off all metal, clean it, coat with a primer suitable for aluminum, then paint with a spray enamel.
Chain stripper is bronze and will seize in the aluminum case casting. Liquid wrench may free it. If not, try to punch out from bottom or drill it out. New chain stripper available from Simpson-Lawrence.
Handle is 36" x 1¼" x ¼" (model 605520) stainless steel bar stock