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You need a roller. That is what I would do (I use 100' of 1/4-inch chain--I also have a windlass). The system I described was much...

I use 30m of 6mm chain before adding rope. I rarely anchor in depth of over 10m. I can fashion some kind wooden protector for the chain...

Monty Mariner above has the right idea although I find a simpler set up works for me. A short tripping line on the anchor is held back...

It might help if you define your yacht, the anchor and chain. Jonathan

Deploy the anchor with a tripping line. Rig a derick (spinnaker pole with block and tackle), haul up the anchor on the tripping line...

Use a chain hook on a short strop. Pull the anchor until it is just under the toe rail, or just clear of the water. Attach already...

Have you investigated a ratcheting chain stopper? Maybe the geometry does not work. Good ones are not cheap either, but they can either...

It is not clear to me what you are trying to achieve with a tackle. You sad " It's a bit awkward getting the anchor up that last bit...

It's a good question, I often take the anchor off the bow roller, for picking up mooring buoys etc. It is heavy, I wear steel toe cap...

I'll look it up later, if I remember to, but I think Eric Hiscock in "Cruising Under Sail" describes a simple system for getting a heavy...

The anchor is a Bruce copy . I can't recall the weight. Yes, I have been threading it through the rail. Deploying the anchor over the...

Many thanks for the responses. Sincere apologies for not responding earlier . Life overtakes you sometimes. This is a pic of my bow...

I'm fine hand over hand on the anchor chain because I can keep my back straight bringing it up. It's a bit awkward getting the anchor...

Did just that on my escooter ....took three months for the ribs pain to go away.....

I can't remember the silicone one's , but I also thought the PTFE was worth it for the reasons you mention. I think I used the...