srqrd
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Post by srqrd on Dec 1, 2020 21:30:27 GMT -5
Hello all -
I had posted a few weeks back about some tips/tricks for our new 33xo. Someone mentioned an 'anchor turner'. I was wondering if there's a particular model or style? Or a link if someone has a recommendation.
Thanks!
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Post by rlazar on Dec 4, 2020 8:18:32 GMT -5
Sorry I meant to get back to you on this. I will dig up the next act info and lost it here shorty.... I promise
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Post by rlazar on Dec 4, 2020 8:22:01 GMT -5
www.anchorliftdirect.com/turner-swivels/anchor-turner/ I’m pretty sure I got the one for 66lbs. Website has video on how it works etc. The one I ordered is 965010 anchor turner kit for anchors to 66lbs. Just fits into the anchor locker but worked amazingly well. Join Facebook group Regal - club 32 then search for anchor turner. You will see my posts with more details about this or reply back here if you have any more questions
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Post by lg260ss on Dec 4, 2020 17:01:16 GMT -5
Thanks rlazar, that is the one I’ve been looking at. It’s going to be great to not have to manually turn my anchor anymore.
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Post by rlazar on Dec 5, 2020 10:25:41 GMT -5
Thanks rlazar, that is the one I’ve been looking at. It’s going to be great to not have to manually turn my anchor anymore. It honestly works ridiculously well and 100% of the time. Expensive but it’s a nice price of hardware and worth every penny IMO for the job it does. |
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Post by gofast24 on Dec 7, 2020 11:53:25 GMT -5
We had same problem until I put a swivel on the link from anchor to chain, now it self centers when pulling up (well, 95% of the time)  |
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Post by rlazar on Dec 7, 2020 12:35:22 GMT -5
We had same problem until I put a swivel on the link from anchor to chain, now it self centers when pulling up (well, 95% of the time) Can you explain that is more detail? How does it self center. I had a swivel on mine but it still always came up backwards. I would have to lean down and spin the anchor until it was in the correct position. Once I added the anchor turner then it was 100% correct every time. Physically had to be based on the design of the turner. |
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Post by lg260ss on Dec 7, 2020 18:58:56 GMT -5
We had same problem until I put a swivel on the link from anchor to chain, now it self centers when pulling up (well, 95% of the time) Can you explain that is more detail? How does it self center. I had a swivel on mine but it still always came up backwards. I would have to lean down and spin the anchor until it was in the correct position. Once I added the anchor turner then it was 100% correct every time. Physically had to be based on the design of the turner. Mine has a swivel too, and came up backwards every time. Ordered the anchor turner a few days ago. |
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Post by gofast24 on Dec 8, 2020 11:34:47 GMT -5
We had same problem until I put a swivel on the link from anchor to chain, now it self centers when pulling up (well, 95% of the time) Can you explain that is more detail? How does it self center. I had a swivel on mine but it still always came up backwards. I would have to lean down and spin the anchor until it was in the correct position. Once I added the anchor turner then it was 100% correct every time. Physically had to be based on the design of the turner. We have a very small anchor (lost several big expensive ones and sons dive club had a bunch of small freebies so took one) and big guide wings in front of the roller, maybe just lucky? Also, as we normally pull anchor with the fore deck foot switches we are right there when anchor arrives at the roller? Need to be a little sober when hanging over though |
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Post by tc33obx on Dec 10, 2020 15:10:28 GMT -5
Yes, I agree, I have a swivel on the setup on my 33 OBX and it should flip on it's own, but doesn't always do that. On my 4460 I had a slightly larger anchor that stock on that and when it came up in the chocks it would attempt to flip but couldn't due to the size of the top part of the anchor. Thie Anchor Turner would surely help with that boat. I think it would help with my current boat as well, but I need to see if I have enough room for it before the chain hits the windlass. I'll do that in the spring when I get back to the boat.
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Post by autobahn on Mar 19, 2021 14:58:46 GMT -5
Thanks rlazar, that is the one I’ve been looking at. It’s going to be great to not have to manually turn my anchor anymore. It honestly works ridiculously well and 100% of the time. Expensive but it’s a nice price of hardware and worth every penny IMO for the job it does. rLazer, Do you use that anchor turner on your 38XO or previous boat? |
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Post by sgilbert on Mar 19, 2021 16:21:51 GMT -5
Obsurdly expensive. A proper anchor and a 'standard' anchor swivel works very well.
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Post by rlazar on Mar 19, 2021 16:33:22 GMT -5
It honestly works ridiculously well and 100% of the time. Expensive but it’s a nice price of hardware and worth every penny IMO for the job it does. rLazer, Do you use that anchor turner on your 38XO or previous boat? Not yet on my 38XO but I will buy it again. I have anchored 5-6 times so far in my 38XO and probably more than 1/2 the tome I have to manually spin the anchor into the right position. On the 38 I have a remote for the windlass so if I can pull up the anchor from the helm and have it orient correctly into the locker while I’m at the helm it will be great. |
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Post by lg260ss on Mar 20, 2021 6:36:19 GMT -5
Obsurdly expensive. A proper anchor and a 'standard' anchor swivel works very well. I wish that were true,but it’s not. And on the 33 express the anchor is mounted through the stem of the boat making it very hard to reach to spin it manually. |
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Post by tc33obx on Mar 20, 2021 16:00:08 GMT -5
On my 33 OBX most of the time the anchor will come up correctly, but I have to slow it down quite a bit right before the first part of the Anchor hits the stem, or it may not flip correctly.
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