Anchor Swivel

aero3113

Do you guys use an anchor swivel? I’m thinking about using one, any particular one you recommend?

LaRea

I read that it's best to get one with circular shackles, not flat-sided shackles.  You want to make sure that the swivel can only be pulled in tension -- never with a bending load.  For example, if the anchor gets wedged between some rocks, and the boat swings off to one side, you don't want a bending load on the swivel.

So, something like this:



NOT like this (which is like what I currently have):

YYZRC

Paying attention, this has been on my to-do list for a year now. 

aero3113

How about like this one?

YYZRC

^^^ I ordered that last year and the vendor canceled the order as it was out of stock. 

aero3113

I really like the Mantus swivels, expensive though! They seem like the best engineered ones.

https://www.mantusmarine.com/product/s1-mantus-swivel/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw4ImEBhDFARIsAGOTMj_R1ogAJfRBwtTNkO_SZjSzUA87d6pk3tyzO-vNqRvRptjETz-2YoQaAp8FEALw_wcB

aero3113

What size chain would my 330 have?

YYZRC

Pretty sure 5/16"

aero3113

I went with the Mantis S2 Swivel.

aero3113

I think it’s a perfect time to add one since I pulled out and cleaned my rode in the fall. It’s laid in there nice and neat also.

J3ff

aero3113 said:

How about like this one?

I have this one. It works flawlessly and it's the only one I'd trust.. 

aero3113

@J3ff , how are the screws prevented from backing out on that swivel? Are you able to safely wire or cotter pin them?

aero3113

Quick video of the Mantis swivel 

https://youtu.be/k_DcEtcqcRU

mattie

I have a Mantus swivel. Love their stuff....over engineered.

mattie

The factory swivel that came on the boat (similar to pic above) was side loaded at some point & opened the tangs up. It was pretty much destroyed & I had to cut the chain to remove.

Can’t side load a Mantus swivel.

aero3113

Was just looking out my kitchen window and said to myself, man that boat would look really good with a polished stainless anchor! What do you guys think? Is it worth the bling upgrade? 

YYZRC

I’ve considered powder coating it. Stainless is big $$ for a good one. 

TonyG13

At first glance I thought you were showing us your new RC model boat sitting on the grill. 

aero3113

TonyG13 said:

At first glance I thought you were showing us your new RC model boat sitting on the grill. 

LoL

aero3113

YYZRC said:

I’ve considered powder coating it. Stainless is big $$ for a good one. 

I was thinking just to go with the same style Lewmar delta in stainless 22# . Not too bad on the price.

PickleRick

Does your wife share your same addiction?  That's a pretty awesome admiral to be pushing for boat bling like a stainless anchor.  


Also your trees look bare! Wash your boat or vehicle and its green in an hour.

aero3113

@PickleRick , she does share the same addiction but mostly for boating accessories for herself 😂.

aero3113

Our trees here usually are at full bloom by mid May .

aero3113

I usually just by for the boat and my wife says “ That looks nice, good job” LoL.

PickleRick

Please write a book on how to train an admiral!!!

davidbrooks

Chapter 1 " How to hide Receipts", Chapter 2 "Have the good stuff delivered to work" Chapter 3" Dont complain about the cost of hair, nails and eyelashes"

aero3113

davidbrooks said:

Chapter 1 " How to hide Receipts", Chapter 2 "Have the good stuff delivered to work" Chapter 3" Dont complain about the cost of hair, nails and eyelashes"

LoL!! A best seller!!

PickleRick

I wish my admiral spent money on hair and nails rather than bringing every 4 legged creature she finds home with her. 


The price we pay per year for flea treatment could pay for a summer slip.

Spyderweb

We added the mantus swivel last season.  Verdict is still out on whether it reduced twisting, but it did add another spot that tends to collect weeds when pulling up.  We often anchor in weedy area.  It is well engineered though.

aero3113

I got a NEW stainless Lewmar for $340 including shipping from a seller on eBay. 

YYZRC

Great price! 30lb?