Kedge anchor question. Is there any reason not to use ...

[rays]

seizing wire on the shackles? Any views?

 

[EdWingfield]

No, do it.

 

[sailing86]

The only reason I can see you wouldnt wire up the the shackles is if it were rope-chain and you intend to use the rope as a long tow rope etc. For the link to the anchor and for linking lengths of chain, I would also seize it up.

 

[tobble]

i'm intrigued - why not with rope? because the wire could damage the rope?

 

[Phoenix of Hamble]

I think he meant if the rope was needed for other purposes, and required regular detaching.....

 

[sailing86]

I wouldn't seize the rope on with wire because if you were to use it as a tow rope, then it would be easier to undo from the chain. If worried about it coming undone, then use a big cable-tie to mouse instead (as it can be cut off with a knive).

 

[rays]

Thanks forum. Yes, the issue of alternative use did cross my mind. Cable tie is a good idea.
Thanks.

 

[Searush]

Just DON'T use copper wire!!!!! Needs to be galvanised wire or cable ties.

Just in case you don't understand, Copper acts with steel/ iron like a battery and the threads of the shackle pin will be the first to return to electrons - so the shackle pin falls out!

 

[PetiteFleur]

Or you can use Monel seizing wire, a small reel from the chandlery lasts ages, I've had mine for years.

 

[peterb]

It's not a bad idea to tow by a chain. The chain gives you a deeper catenary, and absorbs shocks better.

 

[craigsmith]

No, always seize it. Monel wire is ideal.

If it can come undone, it will...

 

[jimbaerselman]

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It's not a bad idea to tow by a chain. The chain gives you a deeper catenary, and absorbs shocks better.

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Surely, nylon, with its 20% stretch, would be a far better choice? Your catenary would have to droop nearly 30 degrees to give the same stretch, and anyway, all its force comes in with a bang over the last 1 or 2% of the takeup.