Anchor Locker too small R-27

[tranmkp]

im bumping this up

all i have heard is ss chain - the really good stuff will make the chain pyramid go away - it is also possible (new gypsy) to use a size smaller chain because of the added chain strength

 

[Mark_H]

I also agree that the rode locker is too small on the R-27.
This can cause the chain to pile up and then someone has to go forward to re-arrange the rode.
In fact, this happened during my customer orientation just over two weeks ago.

My new 2022 R-27 OB came with chain with G4 markings and 3-strand line.
I measured the chain link diameter as between 5/16" and 3/8", or about 11/32".
Other R-27 owners say they received 8-plait line, which is know to fall into the locker more efficiently.
Did I get the wrong line, or are other new R-27s being delivered with 3-strand line?

 

[Ataman]

Has anyone tried swapping in stainless chain to fix the R-27 locker piling issue? The SV Panope guy seems to like it!

https://youtu.be/21kWfc6XR3w?si=Nic80X6UVZ13fTC-


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[William Sanborn]

I added 75 ft of chain (135 ft total) and cut the rope rode to 85 ft for a total package of 220 ft. Have a ladder to go in and out of the Foward Hatch so no trips down the side. When retriveing by myself I use the windless, from the foredeck to pull boat a little and while it is drifting forward I reposition chain in locker. Then pull a little more and it is "wash, rinse, and repeat". If anchor is stuck in the mud,I go down the ladder to helm and gently manouver boat and use helm switch to control the windless, and then back up the ladder to foredeck to clean up. Like the suggestion of Thruster remote to steer the boat while retriving the anchor while on Foredeck, but having crew to drive is preferred.

 

[ChrisJ]

And - here's my method for recovering the anchor and rode. It seems like a well-thought-out process that takes into account the need to avoid tangles and accurately measure the length of the rode.

Just to summarize, here are the steps you follow:

1) Lower the entire length of chain and line while tied to the dock and lay them out on the dock.

2) Measure and mark the line. This allows you to know how much rode is out and how much is in.

3) When recovering the wet line back into the locker, watch as the line lays out.

4) When it approaches the top of the anchor locker, stop retrieval and push the retrieved pile of line to one side while maintaining the orientation of the line to avoid tangles. Write down the marker/length out.

5) Repeat this process two more times. On the final time, the chain lays itself on the line and weighs it down to diminish the height of the third pile of line.

6) The trips forward and back involve unsecuring the rode from the cleat and preparing the rode for retrieval, pushing the pile of line to the port side, pushing the pile of line to the starboard side, and checking the status of the rode in the locker and securing the anchor and other items in the vicinity.

This method seems efficient and effective, but, it might not work with more chain than the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) provides. It’s always important to consider the specific equipment and conditions when developing and implementing such procedures. Best!

CJ