[C320-list] Anchor Rode and Filter Wrench

[Michael Leschisin]

Thanks guys,

Lots of good information.

I hadn’t thought about going with the 8 strand option; maybe something to explore with the rope company rep.s at next month’s boat show!

>> Michael Leschisin
>> #995, Wild Blue Yonder
>> Menominee, MI

> 


> On Dec 18, 2018, at 2:57 PM, Karl Mielenhausen <kmielen at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I upgraded to 8 strand plaited for anchor rode. Still 1/2". Slightly better
> tensile strength and stores nicely in the locker.
> 
> On Tue, Dec 18, 2018, 12:14 Michael Leschisin <mleschisin at imagestudios.com
> wrote:
> 
>> 
>> 
>> - A couple quick questions for discussion on a wintery day……
>> 
>> What are y’all using for anchor rode?
>> 
>> The standard 250 feet of 1/2 inch three strand nylon (with 50’ of chain up
>> front) that came with the boat is what I have onboard now, but my boat
>> turns 15 years old this summer, so I’m thinking its time for replacement.
>> (I’m guessing the previous owner never replaced)   Half inch seems pretty
>> skinny to me, but it is what Catalina supplied with the boat……  I'm
>> thinking of upgrading to 5/8 but wondering if this is overkill.  Any
>> opinions?
>> 
>> - Secondly, has anyone found a good tool for unscrewing the inline Yanmar
>> fuel filter housing? (The filter thats attached to the engine block, not
>> the Raycor).
>> 
>> I’m thinking of picking up a 2 1/2 inch spanner wrench but it looks like
>> it might be tough to navigate around the fuel line when using it; looking
>> for any ideas on what works best here.  I used the “tap screwdriver with
>> light hammer” method this fall when winterizing but I’m not too crazy about
>> marring up the filter housing collar over time.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks for the help!
>> 
>> Merry Christmas everyone!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Michael Leschisin
>> #995, Wild Blue Yonder
>> Menominee, MI
>> 
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