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Anchor swivels

Discussion in 'Technical Discussion' started by Grant Ellert, May 11, 2023.

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  1. Grant Ellert, May 11, 2023
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    Grant Ellert

    Grant Ellert New Member

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    What type anchor swivel is best?
  2. Grant Ellert, May 11, 2023
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    I purchased a 5/16 316 SS Seadog eye and jaw swivel and not sure if this is strong enough to hold our 34 ft Camano.
  3. Pascal, May 11, 2023
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    The only swivel worth using is the Kong type swivel. Stay away for crap like Suncor and other eye n jaw swivel. I left a very nice 110 lbs Bruce at the bottom of the Indian river off Titusville marina years ago…
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  4. Grant Ellert, May 11, 2023
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    TY!
  5. Capt Ralph, May 11, 2023
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    Never needed a swivel until we started using a claw anchor in the pulpit.
    We started with Nylon and chain. Then found the Ultra swivel.
    No more contortions getting the anchor onto the haws correctly.
    We went all chain a couple of years ago, kept the Ultra swivel.

    There was an Ultra recall. If you try to purchase a used one, check with Ultra for the serial numbers of suspect parts.
    There are a few copies on e-bay to stay away from also.

    The real swivels are Rina Certified

    I'm not a sales guy, I just like the product.
  6. Capt Cole, May 11, 2023
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    Installed Ultra swivels on two yachts. They have held up and performed well for over 5 years.
  7. menkes, May 12, 2023
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    two sizes bigger for the boat and chain !!! (if practically possible)
    just remember its the weakest link in the system
  8. rtrafford, May 13, 2023
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    Yes, I went Kong as well. And oversized.
  9. Norseman, May 13, 2023
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    Never used a swivel, anchored for years, sometimes 3 times per day.
    Had to go up to the bow and manually twist the chain a few times to make the anchor come in at the right angle.
    It worked at boats in the 35' to 45' range, on any bigger vessel it would be difficult unless Rambo was on the crew manifest.:confused: