jbartlett1
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My new 34PC has a lewmar windlass. It also has what I believe is called an anchor lock (see image). Is this suffice for bearing the load while at anchor? Or would I need to upgrade to an Anchor Stopper (as Lewmar refers to it)?
Lewmar Anchor Rode Lock vs. Stopper
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My new 34PC has a lewmar windlass. It also has what I believe is called an anchor lock (see image). Is this suffice for bearing the load while at anchor? Or would I need to upgrade to an Anchor Stopper (as Lewmar refers to it)?
been using it since day one and never an issue...
toofast
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It's kind of hard to explain but basically you flip that little tab down and it locks the chain inside of it....
And you have to release the tension and lift up up on the tab to bring the chain in there's a little bolt that holds that tab up when letting the chain in and out
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And you have to release the tension and lift up up on the tab to bring the chain in there's a little bolt that holds that tab up when letting the chain in and out
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jlanka
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OK so it looks like you might have to play with the position of the chain to put it where it will accept the lock. Not an easy flip in/flip out unless the chain is in a perfect position
FastMarkA
Member
It's actually quite easy.
1) Flip the lock "down" so it's in a position to lock.
2) Let out 3-5 links of chain. The lock will fall and hold the rode that's been extended and excess chain will start to bunch up between the windlass and lock.
3) That's when the load is transferred from windlass to the lock.
Jshell
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Just raise the anchor as normal and the chain stopper will release. I should amend this to say that If you have put the pin thru the bracket of the chain stopper after setting the chain stopper, then you will obviously need to remove the pin before retrieving the anchor. If you have one you can also use the pawl that will engage against the gypsy of your windlass to take strain off of the windlass as well. You can see the pawl in the picture. The red lever holds it out of the way for retrieval.
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PT G
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I've got a 41PC and when I'm pulling the hook I begin up front by hitting the "up" button to take the pressure OFF the lock and then flipping it to the "UP" position. (Job 1-safety-always watch your fingers!). Once I've got the rode released from the lock I return to the helm station so I can move the boat forward so the windlass isn't pulling the hook and moving the boat!
eric_b
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That is what I do with our 37/40 PC as well. When we are ready to leave, I flip the lock and allow it to ratchet as the chain is brought in and then catch when the anchor is fully retracted.
Formula Tenn
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IMO the chain lock is an excellent set up as designed for the boat. As others have said, mine has held several other boats too which it probably isn't designed to do so for it's intended purpose it is fine. The snubber is good for taking the load off the ROLLERS. Why is this good? Because when the chain rolls over in the roller as the boat swings it is pretty noisy. The snubber takes the load from BELOW the roller and pulpit and transfers it to the forward cleats, thereby eliminated the noisy chain roll @ the rollers.
shekmark
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The snubber also keeps your roller and loop from bending. It happened to me. Formula sent me a new one. It's custom made for them. $178...not too bad.