HenryD
Senior Member
- Joined
- Dec 16, 2012
- Messages
- 477
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Seven Tenths (sold)
- Vessel Make
- Mirage / Great Harbour 47
Hello,
I am trying to figure out a solution for an anchoring problem. More than 50% of the time, when we retrieve the anchor, the pin on the shackle seems to snag the side of the anchor roller. If I use a boat hook, I can lift the anchor a bit and get the windlass to retrieve the remainder of the rode.
I have seen a shackle using a square head bolt to present a smaller surface to get snagged. My other thought is to go to a swivel that is smaller than the width of the shackle.
Suggestions?
I am trying to figure out a solution for an anchoring problem. More than 50% of the time, when we retrieve the anchor, the pin on the shackle seems to snag the side of the anchor roller. If I use a boat hook, I can lift the anchor a bit and get the windlass to retrieve the remainder of the rode.
I have seen a shackle using a square head bolt to present a smaller surface to get snagged. My other thought is to go to a swivel that is smaller than the width of the shackle.
Suggestions?