Kodiak Anchor - Made by SouthCoast Marine . . .???

[tpenfield]

A bit of a fail today getting the anchor re-installed.

It fit nicely, but . . . the backsplice was too fat for the windlass, so it would not get to the chain part when reeling it in.

The OEM rode had a stainless steel crimp instead of the splice, but I'm not sure I can do the same. I brought the whole thing back to the house and will see if I can do a better job of splicing it.

I'm wide open for suggestions . . . on getting a better splice.

 

[flashback]

Taper the splice tails might be the answer. You would loose some strength but it might be acceptable..

 

[alldodge]

It looks a bit thick, maybe Anna can help

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=559918658101508

 

[flashback]

That was fun! A bit tidier than tpen's. LOL

 

[tpenfield]

Yup, my rode is the 3-strand twisted . . . I tend to do better with braided or 8 plait.



I used the tail end of the rode which is basically like new, since the rode has not been let out that far. I also tapered the strands and made sure to pull things tight as I went. Hopefully this re-make will suffice. Re-installing (again) is tomorrow's project.

 

[alldodge]

Oh you have 3 strand and that's different
Might need a long splice

 

[flashback]

That looks pretty damn good..I have a good feeling...

 

[tpenfield]

All set . . .
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The rode does need some tension on it for it to make the transition from line to chain, but it should be fine. In doing a few test anchorings, I noticed that the bow roller had more sharp edges and was abrading the rode. So I did a bit more filing and sanding of the sharp edges. It should be all set.

Overall, I'm not a fan of this windlass set-up. It doesn't work very well.