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Originally Posted by kwf05001
So I did make some changes to my setup:
-ran 15" of chain through the ball with a shackle keeping it from falling through
-below below the ball this chain hangs out only one link and is shackled to a swivel
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This is good but always be sure to go considerably larger on this swivel than you would on chain. The swivel is THE weak link and will see considerably more wear than any of the chain links. I recommend 7/8 as a bare minimum for a 30-35 footer and 1" for 35-40. Over that they get very, very expensive!
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Originally Posted by kwf05001
-the pennants are also shackled to the top of this swivel
-the top chain is connected to the bottom of the swivel
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This is good!
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Originally Posted by kwf05001
(there is also an existing swivel btwn the top and ground chain)
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This is unecessary and not really such a good idea unless you are a diver or know one. Out of site out of mind is bad when it comes to swivels. One swivel is more than enough unless you are in a river with constantly reversing currents. If this is your situation you will be replacing swivels bi-yearly anyway! A bellow the ball swivel can be inspected by you quite easily and should be.
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- my pennants are siezed together to about 4' of the bow (one (NE ropes braided) has about a foot of slack when pulling dead astern) just above the thimbles both pennants are fed through a float I got at defender to keep the shackle from drooping and possibly taking a side load
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This is very good. Keeping the shackle in a constant plane is something many moring installer over look let alone boat owners. it is perhaps one of the sigle most important aspects to prevent bellow the ball pendant chafe. The flaots should have enough floatation to keep the shackle in the same position whether the boat is pulling on the mooring or not.
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Originally Posted by kwf05001
do you have a link of that bottom chain on your mantle to calm your nerves during a rough storm? -i would
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My mooring guy buys it surplus from the USCG.. I honestly don't know where to find it at a reasonable cost. He cuts the chain into usable sections and cuts out wear areas.
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To the compliments of the boat:
I wish she looked like his: Island Sailing Adventures
but with lots of time, patience and a steady stream of small monetary investments someday she could
oh and she was built in holland in 1962, hull No. 38 |
Sweet boat!