Plough Anchor--what size?

[The-easyrider]

What depth does it work well for you with flow?

cheers fnq

Only been shallow in fast currents about 12m at deepest, in sand ,havent used it mud with fast current. When anchoring in deep water it is with the reef pick

[disorderly]

Disorderly,
As we have lots of female fishos in our forums perhaps suggest saying "best invention since sliced bread"

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Hogwash,Mark...

Who are you trying to impress with your new age political correctness..??

[Splash]

http://www.whitworths.com.au/main_it...AbsolutePage=1

The photo doesn't seem to work, you can use this link for the picture of the anchor swivel - I'm not suggesting rush out to whitworths, this is an example only.

I do not understand exactly where this item is placed in the whole setup?

How does it work?

How is rope attached to this item?

Splash

[bigjimg]

I do not understand exactly where this item is placed in the whole setup?

How does it work?

How is rope attached to this item?

Splash

Gidday Splash
Attach the swivel too the anchor directly,the top of it in the picture,then attach a 3.5 ton rated shackle the 'ronstan' slotted one is best,to your chain and to the other end of your swivel.The ronstan shackle is quite small and will pass through any bow roller set up.They are(swivel) rated to 850kg.Jim

[Splash]

Thanks Big.

DO u have a link for this 3.5t ronstan shackle?

How is the anchor rope attached to the shackle?

Splash

[Chimo]

Hi Splash

When did you fit an anchor winch to your boat?

If you didnt maybe your going to a lot of trouble especially, if your using a float and retreiver ring to lift any anchor (reef or sand or whatever) up to the surface so you can stow it in a bin until you use it next.

Heres a link to join warp (rope) to chain per your question. http://www.bluemoment.com/warpchainsplice.html

I just use a "dee" from the chain to the eye at the end of the warp but I also add extra chain length in current or windy conditions and remove it when I think I wont need it while using as small and easily bendable reef anchor as I can get away with.

Dont you still believe in KISS? I thought you must, especially as you seem keen on keeping the old "faithful" OMC motor .................. At least, it like mine; seems to be less affected by old (our fault) and sh&tty fuel (their fault) that they sell these days.

Cheers
Chimo

[ozscott]

I use a 15 pound Manson plough (bigger than it sounds...) on my Vagabond, on a swivel shackle to a short link chain for the stainless steel gypsy on my winch and then 150metres of 11 mm nylon rope....works very well for me even in strong currents around the Pin bar and seaway etc.

Cheers

[ozscott]

ohh - go off to a chandlers and you will see the ronstan swivels and shackles etc.

Cheers

[bigjimg]

Splash
These shackles aren't much bigger than the chain link.They are very small
compared to your normal shackle.Attach to rope via the thimble that is spliced onto the end.You will find all you need to know from www.whitworths.com.au.Jim

[Splash]

thanks .....................