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Larry, The good thing is I can hide my own Easter eggs.
Al, It seems we've already had this discussion. I think your use of that link just proves we tend to go much stronger than we really need to on chain and rope. I wouldn't have a problem with using 5/16 BBB or Proof Coil chain on your size boat and the link is about as strong as those.
I see I'm also starting to repeat my stories. I'm getting old.
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Fishermen only have their holds full of fish for short periods of time.
People that are concerned about rode weight don't have all chain. And everybody should be concerned about rode weight.
Eric, it takes me 20 months to consume the fuel capacity. When purchasing fuel, I fill two fuel tanks (one port, one starboard). So, for over half a year two of the tanks remain empty while the fuel is being consumed, alternately, from the other two tanks to minimize list. No noticeable water issues. All the tanks are in the same relative location fore and aft at the forward end of the saloon.
Most small reel winches that I've seen do not have a motorized or otherwise driven guide to evenly load the reel.
The larger ones do although I've only seen a few.
Those winches do look well made.
Ezanchorpuller.com. Is the brand Ezanchorpuller.com I bought purchased it 3 season ago and have had no issues the spool hold 350 ft of 5/8 braided. I never seem to bring much mud up to the deck. I spend a lot time anchoring in 60ft of water if I ever want lots of line I would spool up with amsteel instead of braided nylon. I just change the angle of pull and normally it will come across the spool. I would not try to use this deck drum with a heavy plow anchor with a full spool it is not that strong.This a 12v model that I'm very happy with it is very fast around 125 per minute.