Correct knot for the anchor line?

[Mischief Managed]

Re: Correct knot for the anchor line?

I have a rope to chain splice on my main anchor, out of necessity, it's the only thing that'll work with my windlass. My stern anchor and alternate main anchor have eye splices with plastic thimbles. I enjoy splicing three strand nylon, it's fun, fast and the results look great.

 

[Mark42]

Re: Correct knot for the anchor line?

I use anchor grade duct tape to secure the line to the chain.

 

[slasmith1]

Re: Correct knot for the anchor line?

you can get stainless for far less than $10 per ft and ask yourself what costs less good rode or replacement anchor and rode from not doing it right the first time. for the size boat you are talking about you can get a chain/nylon prespliced anchor rode for less than $150 with an anchor.

 

[skargo]

Re: Correct knot for the anchor line?

Ideally you would want to use what is called an eye or thimble splice.

http://www.animatedknots.com/splice/index.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com

Awesome link! Seriously, thanks a ton, that helps a newb like me in a big way.

 

[DaveM]

Re: Correct knot for the anchor line?

Why knot take a look sea at this sight two while ewe are looking at nots. Isle be yule find it use fulls like eye did... http://www.netknots.com/html/boating_knots.html#