anchor rode - chain to rope??????

[tgissel]

I need to know what connection to use on my anchor rode to make it properly roll up in the windlass. I have 10' of 1/4" chain and 150' of 1/2" nylon. What is the connection between the two supposed to be? The rope will roll up until it hits the joint w/ a shackle.<br />Thanks

 

[RubberFrog]

Re: anchor rode - chain to rope??????

You need to have the rope spliced onto the chain. There is no fitting that will work. Great website for "how-to splice."

 

[Reel Poor]

Re: anchor rode - chain to rope??????

When usig an anchor windless you must have a swivel between the anchor and the chain tho prevent twisting. <br /><br />An Eye Splice is not the correct way to attach the rode to the chain for use with a windless. There are two diffetent types of splices that will work. I prefer the first method.<br /><br /> Rode to Chain Splice <br /><br />Rode to Chain Wrap

 

[tgissel]

Re: anchor rode - chain to rope??????

Thanks that is exactly what I was looking for!