Anchor Swivel

aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,774 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Do you guys use an anchor swivel? I’m thinking about using one, any particular one you recommend?
2008 330EC
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  • LaReaLaRea Member, Moderator Posts: 8,064 mod
    edited April 2021
    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:

    Eye to Eye Swivel Stainless Steel

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

    Stainless Steel Heavy-Duty Jaw Jaw Swivels
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,416 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Paying attention, this has been on my to-do list for a year now. 
    2006 390 EC
    2008 350 EC
    Georgian Bay
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,774 ✭✭✭✭✭
    How about like this one?


    2008 330EC
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,416 ✭✭✭✭✭
    ^^^ I ordered that last year and the vendor canceled the order as it was out of stock. 
    2006 390 EC
    2008 350 EC
    Georgian Bay
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,774 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 2021
    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
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,774 ✭✭✭✭✭
    What size chain would my 330 have?
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,416 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Pretty sure 5/16"
    2006 390 EC
    2008 350 EC
    Georgian Bay
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,774 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I went with the Mantis S2 Swivel.
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,774 ✭✭✭✭✭
    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.




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  • J3ffJ3ff Member Posts: 4,224 ✭✭✭✭✭
    aero3113 said:
    How about like this one?


    I have this one. It works flawlessly and it's the only one I'd trust.. 
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,774 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @J3ff , how are the screws prevented from backing out on that swivel? Are you able to safely wire or cotter pin them?
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,774 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Quick video of the Mantis swivel 

    https://youtu.be/k_DcEtcqcRU


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  • mattiemattie Member Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭✭
    I have a Mantus swivel. Love their stuff....over engineered.


    246BR, 276BR, H310BR current
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  • mattiemattie Member Posts: 1,322 ✭✭✭✭
    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.
    246BR, 276BR, H310BR current
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,774 ✭✭✭✭✭
    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? 


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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,416 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I’ve considered powder coating it. Stainless is big $$ for a good one. 
    2006 390 EC
    2008 350 EC
    Georgian Bay
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  • TonyG13TonyG13 Member Posts: 1,438 ✭✭✭✭
    At first glance I thought you were showing us your new RC model boat sitting on the grill.  :D
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,774 ✭✭✭✭✭
    TonyG13 said:
    At first glance I thought you were showing us your new RC model boat sitting on the grill.  :D
    LoL
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,774 ✭✭✭✭✭
    YYZRC said:
    I’ve considered powder coating it. Stainless is big $$ 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.
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  • PickleRickPickleRick Member Posts: 4,341 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited April 2021
    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.




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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,774 ✭✭✭✭✭
    @PickleRick , she does share the same addiction but mostly for boating accessories for herself 😂.
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,774 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Our trees here usually are at full bloom by mid May .
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,774 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I usually just by for the boat and my wife says “ That looks nice, good job” LoL.
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  • PickleRickPickleRick Member Posts: 4,341 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Please write a book on how to train an admiral!!!
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  • davidbrooksdavidbrooks Member Posts: 1,431 ✭✭✭✭
    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"
    It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere!
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,774 ✭✭✭✭✭
    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!!
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  • PickleRickPickleRick Member Posts: 4,341 ✭✭✭✭✭
    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.








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  • SpyderwebSpyderweb Member Posts: 958 ✭✭✭
    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.
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  • aero3113aero3113 Member Posts: 9,774 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I got a NEW stainless Lewmar for $340 including shipping from a seller on eBay. 
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  • YYZRCYYZRC Member Posts: 5,416 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Great price! 30lb?
    2006 390 EC
    2008 350 EC
    Georgian Bay
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