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forces on windlass

Discussion in 'Carver Yacht' started by Waterhog, Jul 9, 2012.

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  1. Waterhog, Jul 9, 2012
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    Waterhog

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    I am a lake boater with a 46 Voyager. As is popular on many lakes many boaters tie up together in the bays. Usually we are not dealing with major wind gust but some days we may have some 15 to 20 mph winds pop up. It is not unusual to have multiple boats tied on either side of the anchoring vessel. I was wondering if anyone knows how much force a windless can withstand? I have this vision of seeing one being ripped from the bow.
  2. Capt J, Jul 9, 2012
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    Too many variables to give a quantitative answer. What brand windlass, how was it attached to the boat, how strong is the deck it's attached to, chain or rope, what type/size anchor. To give a short answer, generally the anchor wouldn't have enough holding power to "rip the windlass out of the deck" (although it could get hooked on something), and the brake would allow the windlass to slip before ripping it out of the deck as well.
  3. AMG, Jul 10, 2012
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  4. Liberty, Jul 10, 2012
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  5. jhall767, Jul 10, 2012
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    Very nice setup. What do you do if the rode is nylon line instead of chain?
  6. AMG, Jul 10, 2012
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    I would attach it to a cleat...;)
  7. jhall767, Jul 10, 2012
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    Yes we do that sometimes but then we hang off to one side :) Sometimes good sometimes not good.
  8. Liberty, Jul 10, 2012
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    Me? I'd change it to chain ...

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