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Anchor Swivels: Caution Required

Bearing FailureThe bearing where the two forks join and rotate is also prone to failure. Commonly, the bearing is a threaded stud set into...

Anchor Snubber Shock Load Test

RecommendationsSnubbers need to be attached to a strong point, a deck cleat, or Samson post. Deployment often depends on the layout of your boat....

Anchor Shackles Round II

In our recent investigation into anchor shackles, Anchor Shackles, the $15 Insurance Policy (PS August 2015 online), we were aware that our sampling lacked...

Advice on Buying a Pre-Owned Anchor

In the upcoming March 2021 issue of Practical Sailor, we take a closer look at the Australian-made SARCA Excel anchor, one of many quick-setting...

A Look At Anchor Lockers

At first glance, having an on-deck anchor locker looks as practical as having a trunk in an automobile. It appears to be a great...

Testing the Effects of Chain Hooks

During our research, nearly every maker of industrial chain offered the same caution: Using a generic chain hook can reduce the link strength by...

PS Asks Who Would Even Consider G7 Chain?

Our recent test comparing the breaking strength of new galvanized G70, G43, and G30 chain yielded some surprising findings and made us consider just...

Tips on Choosing and Sizing Anchor Shackles

No matter what brand of anchor shackle you decide to use, understanding sizing and grades of shackles is essential, since this connector between your...

The Mystery Chain from China

Were just wrapping up our extensive three-part test of anchor chain and find ourselves caught in a web of intrigue. For the past couple...

The Curse of the Mystery Mooring Chain

Perhaps this has happened to you. It has been a long passage. After several nights of little sleep, followed by a long and tricky...