SAILBOAT UPGRADE: Replacing Our Old & Rusty Anchor Chain
Our anchor chain on our sailboat is old, rusty and starting to jump the gypsy. So, this is a why, how and what we replaced it with vid. If you have extra tips on anchor chain and what manufacture you think makes the best, please let us know!
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We were having some chain jumping issues that we couldn't sort out. We thought it was the windlass, the gypsy, user error, who knows! Turns out it might be our chain.
In true Wynns fashion we figured "well, we gotta do the dirty work so we might as well share the experience."
Grab your work gloves, put on your overalls and hit that play button.
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Lots of similar questions and comments so I'll try to tackle them all here!
Your friends made my day with that dance in the background :)) Love your content, keep it coming!
As an old metalworker i can say that old chain was absolutely stuffed. the links were stretched and had severe wear on the edges which would make the chain slip and jump on the teeth of the gypsy all the time. it wasn't that far off of breaking plus your gypsy has a lot of wear as well and should be replaced plus you need to learn how to splice rope as it will come in very handy on your boat. dont forget that when you replace your gypsy get the one that is made for your chain as they are matched in size to chain size.just a small note:- you will fall in love with the pacific region it is absolutely amazing.
Much as I think your adventures are fantastic and your enthusiam is great, when somebody says I wouldn't recommend this and then goes ahead and does it, they are just asking for trouble. It would have been so much easier to ask your fellow boaters if anybody knows how to splice, that way you could learn. You also need to look at the tools you are using to understand how to use them. The calipers you were using have a automatic inch to mm button, it is the yellow button on the top of the read out. So all you had to do was to push it to get inches. The 'pokey' wire is not 'seizing' wire, it is safety wire or locking wire and it serves a very definite saftey purpose. It locks the nuts into a position that prevents it from backing off the bolt and causing failure.
This video was off the chain!
Rufus and Kate dancing on cue was great, gotta love 'em.
Tell your friends I said thanks for making me spit up my coffee from laughing!
Shortest video in a while!!! BUT, your friends more than made up for it!!! Great friends! Apparently in good shape also!!
Glad to know I'm not the only one who bought chain, but I must admit that I didn't buy that much! =) Oh, and splicing is easy-peasy once you watch a splicing video here on youtube.
Oh that Video BOMB of the dancing couple is gold... LoL...
So excited to see how the new chain does - it looks sooooo much better. The background dancing was hilarious :) :) :)
Love watching you guys! Poured my coffee, got all cuddled up, and boom, it was already over!! Can't wait till next week. Feel free to make really long videos!! Lol!
Excellent advice on chain to rode attachment. Liked the close up of the swivel. Sail on!
Exact same thing happened on a Leopard 47 we were on. It wasn't that the chain stretched, but that its diameter decreased from rust and corrosion not allowing it to fit tightly in the wheel madohicky. New chain fixed the problem beautifully. Expensive but worth it on ground tackle.
Yep, another good one. I'm looking forward to the canal video.
We love you two! Been watching since our RV /skoolie researching phase. NOW we just want to be you when we grow up!
Nice to get some boat parts replacement info, thanks!
Never sailed. But your videos are so entertaining, I enjoy watching your good and some bad experiences you guys have. Keep them coming. I started watching you since you started RVing. I'm hooked.
Doing splices on triple strand lines is pretty straightforward, and allows you to fix your own lines while away from port, and saves $$$$. No special tools needed. (some whipping cord is nice to have have on hand)
Jason, you are truly a jack of all trades. I am so excited about your crossing through the Panama Canal. Just before you entered into the first lock, there is a U.S Army base on the left called Fort Davis. That's where I was born 71 years ago. I left when I was 2 years old and have never been back. I followed your route through the Canal using Google Earth, and that's when I saw how Fort Davis was within shouting distance of the first lock. Many fans of this channel are chomping at the bit to see your Canal crossing and your adventures in the Pacific. Stay safe.