dwiggl
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Jan 24, 2014
- Messages
- 58
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Cady Girl
- Vessel Make
- Californian, Seaswirl, Brig, all others sold.
Well we finally got the boat. An '89 Carver Californian. Solid bones & have been working the details.
The problem: The chain knots up when winching into the locker. This occurs at the last 6' to haul in, leaving the anchor dangling at water level. This causes the chain to bind up in the windlass. Very dangerous. I actually had to tug on the chain from the bilge access which causes it to come tumbling down to the bottom of the locker. Again, dangerous.
I can't imagine that the previous (original) owner dealt with this for 30 years. Chain has very minor/spotty surface corrosion and is galvanized. I am thinking the chain just needs to be cleaned, maybe lubricated with some white grease? Would it be an issue where I just need bring out all of the chain and thread it back in to the locker?
Thanks for your input!
The problem: The chain knots up when winching into the locker. This occurs at the last 6' to haul in, leaving the anchor dangling at water level. This causes the chain to bind up in the windlass. Very dangerous. I actually had to tug on the chain from the bilge access which causes it to come tumbling down to the bottom of the locker. Again, dangerous.
I can't imagine that the previous (original) owner dealt with this for 30 years. Chain has very minor/spotty surface corrosion and is galvanized. I am thinking the chain just needs to be cleaned, maybe lubricated with some white grease? Would it be an issue where I just need bring out all of the chain and thread it back in to the locker?
Thanks for your input!