Thanks for the good feedback, Sandy! My then BF, a mechanical engineer, purchased and installed that swivel, so I assumed it was appropriate. However, I no longer have the boat and my son, who operates it up in the Bering Sea near Nome, doesn't anchor out much, if at all, so I'm not going to lose any sleep over it.
Rode jamb
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Thanks for the good feedback, Sandy! My then BF, a mechanical engineer, purchased and installed that swivel, so I assumed it was appropriate. However, I no longer have the boat and my son, who operates it up in the Bering Sea near Nome, doesn't anchor out much, if at all, so I'm not going to lose any sleep over it.
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What is the Fleming?
I have to tell this story about a swivel even though it doesn't help the OP.
Some friends at our marina either lost their anchor or were having trouble anchoring so the guy went to West Marine and bought a brand new anchor and rode with a rope to chain splice for their windlass. He also bought a swivel as apparently the guy at West Marine told him it would help. OK, Fine, not bad advice. Apparenty the guy at West Marine didn't tell him what to do with the swivel so my friend installed it on the bitter end of the rode!
I tried to tell him it should be between the anchor and the chain but he left it there. He said he would get another.
BTW, He also ignored the instructions on the box and dumped the rode onto the dock. Then he had to try and get all the kinks out.
Not all my friends are "boat smart".
Interesting.... Mine was installed between the rode and chain. My chain was only 6 ft long because my windlass could not accept chain. The whole set up was not to Hoyle, but it met my needs. I could anchor and retrieve single handed. And I often did.
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Hmmm, I have what looks like a arm on mine that bobs up and down as the chain/rope comes in around gypsy.
Not sure if that is a fleming, but it still jambs!
Not sure if that is a fleming, but it still jambs!
FlutterLiz, it was truly just meant as a friendly heads-up to be careful sizing those swivels due to what I'd seen more than once, but I was little concerned that didn't sound as friendly as certainly intended. Glad that apparently came across OK,... and may your son's engine keep on a-ticking in heavy wx!.
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Sandy, NO problem!!! And I often word my comments for those whom might be reading the topic with little or no knowledge of the issues. I suspect this might be the case with your comments. When on ATC, I am always mindful of the "hidden" unknowledgeable ones which may lurking who have not registered and will not risk asking a question, etc. I like to remember that the purpose of BE is Boating Education for all.