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Use a mantis swivel. The shackle is included and part of the design

Seriously ppl commenting there's no silicone or sealer within the bolts.. Are they the same ppl that don't realise it's just a basic simplicity demo, and don't actually realise it's not a real boat 🤔

Use a short length of chain between the swivel and attach it to the other end of the anchor, then a break-away at the end of the arm

That shackle you are using is undersized,you need next size up and use three links of 10mm chain. All will fit properly and is just what i have on my boat.

I have a Lewmar windlass fitted in an anchor locker bolted to a bulkhead. 20 years old but away from the wind and rain. I operate from within the boat cabin using a built-in control unit with a basic up and down switch, again all covered. Suddenly there’s no power there or when I plug in the up and down control on the windlass itself. What’s the most likely cause and where do I look!? Everything else connected to batteries works fine. It’s completely dead, as I say!?

What size cleat

Do you need a swivel for 8 plait rode?

It's worth adding that a good strength quality shackle should be used 😊

This anchor swivel looks well made. What sized do they come in and what do you recommend for a 33' boat?

Going to try a swivel for the fist time this season. I am a little nervous about it but I've had more and more problems with kinked up chain and it is a pain in the butt to unwind.

Great video, thanks

Then be sure to get a great night's sleep at anchor, knowing that you're just a broken zip tie away from a shifting wind pulling your anchor up, and preventing it from re-setting. Enjoy your midnight swim!

Is it a given that the deck is strong enough, ..is there a guide to estimate loads vs. deck thickness?

Or just don't use shitty designed swivels

You are mentioning your video in which you are preventing breaking the swivel (czcams.com/video/ppcFq8bMyx8/video.html)... In a situation where the anchor holds, boat turns and applies side force on the anchor. In that situation this presented solution just releases the anchor... Am I missing something?

That shackle is very small. I know it's just a demo, but I'd like to stress you should use a rated shackle, one that's rated above the WSS of your chain. Furthermore, use a stainless shackle only with SS chain (Aisi 316 or better, 318). If your anchor is galvanized, use a galvanized shackle instead. They're stronger than SS shackles. The swivel should also be rated, and checked for cracks every time you hoist the anchor.

I have a 2003 Proline 22 Walk and recommendations for that style of boat?

Stainless will snap. Galvanised bends. Also galvanised is stronger (not from China!!!)

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You guys are the best 💯

Helpful!

Roller part number?

0:41 That's what she said.

you make it look so simple....but i can't get to my bow from the side of my boat, then what?

Probably a dumb request, but I’m new to having a windlass. Just lost my anchor wrapped around a tree. Had to cut rope. Diver retrieved by anchor. I have to attach new rope and respool the chain through the gypsy. Can you show us how to do that?

Thank you for properly describing the reason not the attach the swivel to the anchor directly. I have encountered a swivel manufacturer that was unaware of the issue. I have seen an improper installation on a brand new 3 million dollar yacht. I have seen failed swivels, just as you described. The risk & the reasons are real.

Anchor Rope??? Do you mean anchor line? Chain Wheel??? Do you mean gypsy? Do you mean wildcat? No comment about the line to chain splice? Do you have credentials to justify that uniform? Or are you just a spokes-model?

Hi 👋 slight difference of opinion, I never permanently attach my anchor rhode to my yacht, I have a soft eye, so I can attach a bouy if I need to jettison it. The eye has a cord attached to the vessel, which can easily cut with a knife if & when needed

Thanks for your video as it was timely. I have noticed our rode (8 Stand Plait) becoming twisted and getting jammed under the gypsy. I wanted to install a swivel like I use to have before switching out to a trip type attachment. What you have presented is what I was hoping would work. Just need to find 18" of some G4 chain. Thanks again.

You inserted the zip tie on the upper part of the opening at the end of the shaft. We have found it better to attach the chain to the lower part of that opening. This way, the chain will roll up onto the bow roller much better, allowing the shaft and anchor to come up on the bow roller upright. Attaching the zip ties to the upper portion of that opening puts much more stress on the zip ties, causing them to break more often.

funny, was going to order from DH but i wanted to double check my windlass and I found this vid. thanks

What windlass, anchor, anchor & rope length do U recommend for a Boston Whaler 235 Conquest?

On the contrary. Generally speaking, stainless steel is stronger and more corrosion-resistant than galvanized steel. Stainless steel chains are also typically more expensive than galvanized steel chains. Galvanized steel chains are coated with a layer of zinc, which provides some level of protection against rust and corrosion. They are commonly used in applications such as playground equipment, animal tie-out chains, and general-purpose utility chains. Stainless steel chains, on the other hand, are highly resistant to corrosion and can withstand exposure to harsh environments, making them a good choice for marine and outdoor applications. They are also commonly used in food processing and medical equipment, as they are non-toxic and easy to clean.

The pop up cleat will become trash after a few uses of the windlass having the chain going back and forth over it

Silicone???? 🤔

great job

I tried stainless against all recommendations. First set, 8mm short link, many welds cracked within months of installing. Second set, 10 mm short link, advertised as anchor chain, within 3 months the welds cracked and many actually fell out!! Went back to gal.

I have 60 meter of 10mm chain on my delta anchor on a 15 -16 ton colvic Watson 34.6 When I lift anchor my chain twisted making it jump in the anchor winch I’ve just got the same anchor swivel and was going to fit it directly to the anchor though I do some research 1st But now sill thinking 🤔 Do I just put up with the twist in the chain or do I fit it the same as in here ????

Why isn't the thickness of the wire the same leading to the main unit? It doesn't make sense that the wire is twice as thin 12 inches from the windlass unit.

You're fuse or breaker must be as close as possible to the battery. Code requires it to be within 8 in of the battery. This is so that all of the cable leading from the battery to the solenoid and the winch is protected by the fuse. The way you have it set up you have a whole bunch of cable connected directly to a battery without a fuse. If you have a short circuit anywhere in that cable between the battery and the fuse, it will burn the boat up. Since people follow these videos and your advice for an installation, you should make the correction in the video.

will that roller fit a rocna?

This anchor can help you from stuck czcams.com/users/shortsX782cGXvOYQ?feature=share

Mine goes down but wont go up. Anyone can help what the problem would be?

my calanoid has one less post? and my V1 unit motor has 3 posts no wires.

Thanks Anna, quick question. How do you normally load windlass rode onto the boat? Do you wet the rode and feed it through the top of the windlass and power it down or do you drop the rode into your anchor locker and feed it back out through your windlass from the bottom? Depending on the proper way to load the rode, I believe may influence what choice to make in regards to the bitter end.

Great video! Can I still use this setup with a windlass?

good info - I have a lewmar 1000 for a 23ft searay - i do not want to deal with jams etc, i guess the 8 plait is the ticket? Not anchoring in crazy places.. just some offshore fishing in Socal-

I have a question, Lewmar V700 after the up or down operation should the motor immediately break or continue for second ?

Super helpful videos! Thanks for them

I have enjoyed this series of videos. Educational AND entertaining. Thank you.