Marking Anchor Chain
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hylass
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Rainbow markers
Gordonmc
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The previous owner of my boat marked the chain with lengths of light line with a knot for each unit up to three, then back to one etc.
The line has lasted for four years when paint on the same links has long gone. Problem was his units were fathoms and as a diver I tend to work in meters. Doesn't take too long to work it all out, though.
The line has lasted for four years when paint on the same links has long gone. Problem was his units were fathoms and as a diver I tend to work in meters. Doesn't take too long to work it all out, though.
Superstrath
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[quoteI really would like to get a pair of the superfine chain mail gloves to go inside, but can't find them on the web. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Oh, plus... they would be very useful when opening oysters. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
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DeeGee, they're used in the rag trade when working with bandknives.
Here you go. Kinda pricey though!
Alistair
Oh, plus... they would be very useful when opening oysters. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
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DeeGee, they're used in the rag trade when working with bandknives.
Here you go. Kinda pricey though!
Alistair
cliff
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They seem to be readily available stateside at the usual £ price here = $ price there.
Rip-off U.K. again......
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Brian_B
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I've bar-coded my chain fitted a scanner to the pulpit, it's linked via a wireless network to the PC in the cockpit where SWMBO monitors progress.
To be honest, if there's room to swing, I just dump it all over the side. After all, it won't stop you dragging if it's still in the anchor well!
To be honest, if there's room to swing, I just dump it all over the side. After all, it won't stop you dragging if it's still in the anchor well!
BlueSkyNick
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Now I have heard it all !! By comparison, I reckon the chandlers colour coded bits will be a bargain, Jim /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
SlowlyButSurely
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Tend to agree. My chain is marked every 10 metres with a one metre length of the chain painted bright yellow. As the chain runs out you just count the yellow marks. Even the kids can manage this! Who on earth needs to know the scope to within less than 10 metres?
DeeGee
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(( Superstrath and Colin_S )) such useful links should not go unacknowledged - ta! /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
steve_cronin
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\'ere James.......
..when I mentioned that possibility some years back on this very forum I got told to shut up as I didn't know what I was talking about. (I think that cable ties were "trendy" then)
Now when I advocate the use of ties ONLY WHEN THE CHAIN IS UNLIKELY TO GET MANUALLY HANDLED & ONLY WHEN THE CUT ENDS ARE TURNED IN, everyone's against it.
Those dayglo ones you gave away a few months back are rteally good to mark the end of the chain and I can see them 40ft back at the wheel.
Can't win with this lot!
Steve Cronin
..when I mentioned that possibility some years back on this very forum I got told to shut up as I didn't know what I was talking about. (I think that cable ties were "trendy" then)
Now when I advocate the use of ties ONLY WHEN THE CHAIN IS UNLIKELY TO GET MANUALLY HANDLED & ONLY WHEN THE CUT ENDS ARE TURNED IN, everyone's against it.
Those dayglo ones you gave away a few months back are rteally good to mark the end of the chain and I can see them 40ft back at the wheel.
Can't win with this lot!
Steve Cronin
snooks
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A quick tip
However you end up marking the chain, write a legend on the inside of your chain locker lid (if you have one of course). That way while you're on the helm, anyone on board will know the markings...even when it's blowing and shouting to the cockpit is no good /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
And while yer at it....if you keep yer anchor ball in the anchor locker as well cos it's easier to remeber to use it and find the blooming thing!
However you end up marking the chain, write a legend on the inside of your chain locker lid (if you have one of course). That way while you're on the helm, anyone on board will know the markings...even when it's blowing and shouting to the cockpit is no good /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
And while yer at it....if you keep yer anchor ball in the anchor locker as well cos it's easier to remeber to use it and find the blooming thing!
FullCircle
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Re: A quick tip
Snooks,
best advice so far!
Have already bought a large halyard bag and an aquapac for the pliers and lock wire, spare shackles etc, and the windlass hand control. Will now add the anchor ball and the attendant bits of string.
Snooks,
best advice so far!
Have already bought a large halyard bag and an aquapac for the pliers and lock wire, spare shackles etc, and the windlass hand control. Will now add the anchor ball and the attendant bits of string.
bilbobaggins
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Have satisfactory results with chain marked at 10m intervals. The idea of a large-ish strip of paint at each interval seems a good one. I use Kevlar gloves - when I can find 'em in my bag - and these are about £5 in a Bristol military surplus store - Marcruss'. I've seen then in other places, too. They're also ideal for checking if your S/S standing wire rigging is starting to 'strand'. Just run your gloved hand along. Better than a handful of toilet tissue.
As for the need (?) to see the chain markings, what's wrong with a simple headtorch. Helps foredeck work considerably. Also at chart table, in dinghy, in bilges, in cave locker at night....
And regarding Mirelles' chain marked in fathoms, that must be some *really old* chain! To match her charts...? Hee, hee! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
As for the need (?) to see the chain markings, what's wrong with a simple headtorch. Helps foredeck work considerably. Also at chart table, in dinghy, in bilges, in cave locker at night....
And regarding Mirelles' chain marked in fathoms, that must be some *really old* chain! To match her charts...? Hee, hee! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
snooks
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A quick tip-confession
Unfortunately neither were my own creations...I saw the chain locker lid on a yacht in Lymington Marina, and Haslar sea school keep their anchor balls with their anchors...both good ideas that are so simple you wonder why everyone hasn't though of it
One of the advantages of going on a lot of different boats is that you can pinch their good ideas and pass them off as your own!! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Unfortunately neither were my own creations...I saw the chain locker lid on a yacht in Lymington Marina, and Haslar sea school keep their anchor balls with their anchors...both good ideas that are so simple you wonder why everyone hasn't though of it
One of the advantages of going on a lot of different boats is that you can pinch their good ideas and pass them off as your own!! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
beachbum
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Duh! who lets their anchor chain run through their hands anyway? surest way to lose a pinky or two.
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Yup, I was always taught never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever to do that. Quite emphatically.
Duh! who lets their anchor chain run through their hands anyway? surest way to lose a pinky or two.
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Yup, I was always taught never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever to do that. Quite emphatically.