Spade 80 anchor

[Gunfleet]

I've got one of these and took it apart for storage. Does anyone know the spec of the bolt and aero-type nut that holds it together because it's gorn (oh dear)

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[snowleopard]

much discussed of late as a result of an incident where the anchor supposedly came apart in use. the upshot is that you are advised to use a new nyloc nut every time you reassemble.

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[Gunfleet]

Thanks Chris. It's the size that's bothering me because I dropped the bolt in the oggin. I don't want to guess the spec for the same reason people suggest using a new nyloc each time. i've tried pm-ing Alain Hylas but no reply. He's probably bobbing about on a wave somewhere.

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[snowleopard]

best ask <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.spade-anchor.co.uk/>these people</A>

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[bruce]

if all else fails, you could carry it into a marine supply and hand fit a new bolt and nut, and get couple extras too.

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[webcraft]

I don't think the bolt is mission critical so long as it is marine grade SS and the right size for the hole. The nut should be a marine grade SS nyloc to fit the bolt - which should itself be long enough to ensure that at least two threads are showing through the nyloc.

- Nick

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[hylas]

Yes.. I apologize.. I was crossing between Santos and Florianopolis..

The bolt is a 10 mm stainless steel (A-4 / 316 L) with a Nylock nut. If possible, drill a 3 mm hole in the extremity of the screw to fit a pin

If you have any further questions, please write to: hylas@free.fr

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[Gunfleet]

Thanks Alain. No need to apologise. I hope you had a good sail

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