[C320-list] Anchor swivel Yes or no?

[Scott Westwood]

Thank you all for your comments.  So far the overwhelming view is to NOT have swivels.  This re-enforces my findings too.  Mine are coming off when I re-do my anchors.  Always worried me.
Again, many thanks. 
Thanks,
Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net H (919)-362-8538    C (919)-618-7185

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  My experience says no!! I've tried them and they don't work all that
  well. I've gone back to a shackle and noticed no difference in
  performance and have piece of mind in that it is easily
  checked/inspected.

  Cheers

  JohnM

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    ---------- Original Message ----------
    From: Scott Westwood <scottwestwood at bellsouth.net>
    Date: March 2, 2017 at 9:29 AM
    I tried to search and found several thoughts on the subject of
    anchor swivels.
    Our boat came with 22 Danforth and about 20 ft of 1/4 chain that is
    now not usable/rusty.  The second anchor is in better overall
    condition with 20 ft of 1/4 chain and also has 22 Danforth.
    We have had 2 times in strong winds that the anchor didn't hold.
    Twice it took 10 attempts and just moved on and found better
    holding.  NOTE: This was when we first got the boat and the rode was
    marked incorrectly.  Now (with proper scope) we have not drug since,
    but....
    Reason for email:  Because of a closeout sale I could not resist, I
    have 30 ft of 3/8 chain now and (so far) plan to keep the same
    anchors. Bit of overkill I know but I like the added weight.  The
    question I have is swivel or no swivel.  I am leaning to no swivel
    for added safety but looking for any thoughts I might be missing?
    We have muddy bottoms around here.
    NOTE: I know the issue with added chain weight on the bow but I am
    still assessing those affects.  May stow second anchor aft if
    becomes an issue...
    Pros:1. Avoids twist.2. Maybe help keep dug in???
    Cons:1. introduces a week link (I was thinking of going with 1/2"
    swivel- next size up)
    Any thoughts?
    Thanks,
    Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net H (919)-362-8538    C
    (919)-618-7185